skinflint meaning

UK US /ˈskɪnflɪnt/ 2 syllables

skinflint (noun): a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend.

Definition of skinflint

  1. a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend

    Synonyms: niggard, scrooge, churl

    Type of: hoarder

    Kinds: pinchgut

How to pronounce skinflint

skinflint is pronounced /ˈskɪnflɪnt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with SK · words ending in NT · 9-letter words

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