What is another word for frugal to excess?
Pronunciation: [fɹˈuːɡə͡l tʊ ɛksˈɛs] (IPA) 
Frugal to excess is a characteristic of a person who is extremely thrifty or stingy with their money to an unnecessary degree. It is usually associated with someone who is excessive in their efforts to save money and tends to be afraid of spending money, even on the necessities. Some synonyms for frugal to excess include penny-pinching, miserly, cheap, tight-fisted, and stingy. These words all describe someone who is overly careful or even greedy with their money, even when it is not necessary. While being frugal can be a good trait to have, being frugal to excess can lead to a lack of enjoyment in life and difficulty when trying to reach certain goals.
