What is another word for more close-handed?
Pronunciation: [mˈɔː klˈə͡ʊshˈandɪd] (IPA) 
The phrase 'more close-handed' can be used to describe someone who is unwilling to share or give away their resources, be it money or time. There are several synonyms that can be used to convey a similar meaning, such as stingy, miserly, tight-fisted, penny-pinching, frugal, and economical. A stingy or miserly person is extremely reluctant to spend or share their resources, often to the point of being ungenerous. A tight-fisted or penny-pinching person is similarly unwilling to part with their money or possessions. A frugal or economical person is more moderate in their spending, preferring to save or invest their resources rather than spend them frivolously.
