Cheapskate
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A [stingey] person. Somebody who buys cheap in favour of higher quality or better stuff. Even though they might be able to afford the better. Perhaps ungenerously trying not to spend much on their friends. Not particularly offensive, and often intended to [ridicule] in a light hearted manner. [North American] origin (skate apparently meaning fellow).
Cheapskate meaning & definition 1 of Cheapskate.
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a person who is unwilling to spend money:
Cheapskate meaning & definition 2 of Cheapskate.