What is another word for tightfisted?
Pronunciation: [tˈa͡ɪtfɪstɪd] (IPA) 
Tightfisted is an adjective that means unwilling to spend money. Synonyms for tightfisted include miserly, stingy, penny-pinching, frugal, thrifty, and cheap. Miserly carries a negative connotation, suggesting a greedy or selfish reluctance to part with money. Stingy is similar to miserly but implies a meanness or smallness of spirit. Penny-pinching is a more informal term for being miserly or stingy. Frugal suggests a prudent management of money and a desire to avoid waste. Thrifty and cheap both suggest a careful use of money but can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context. Overall, these synonyms indicate a reluctance to spend money, but with differing shades of meaning.
