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tight-fisted
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spending or giving money reluctantly
tight-fisted
adj
Example
He’s a tight-fisted businessman who never spends more than he has to.
My boss is too tight-fisted to approve any raises this year.
He’s so tight-fisted that he won’t even tip the waiter.
Even though he’s wealthy, he’s incredibly tight-fisted when it comes to charity.
She’s known for being tight-fisted, so don’t expect her to chip in for the gift.