cheapskate

American  

[cheep-skeyt] / ˈtʃipˌskeɪt /

noun

1. a person who is stingy and miserly.

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verb (used without object)

cheapskated, cheapskating

1. to act in a stingy or miserly way.

cheapskate British  

/ ˈtʃiːpˌskeɪt /

noun

1. informal a miserly person

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Usage

What does cheapskate mean? A cheapskate is a person who doesn’t like to give or spend money—someone who’s stingy.Cheapskate is a very informal word that’s always used in a negative way, as an insult.Example: Some cheapskate left me a quarter and two pennies as a tip today.

Etymology

Origin of cheapskate

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; cheap + skate ³

Example Sentences

Unlike many other teams that have made baseball a haven for cheapskates, the Dodgers invest much of their revenue back into the roster.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s partly the cheapskate middle-class advice columnist in me, and it’s partly due to where you are in your life.

From MarketWatch

I’m glad I can finally allow my cheapskate self to pay someone for house repairs that require climbing.

From The Wall Street Journal

She humorously refers to herself as a “cheapskate” who constantly looks for unique pieces on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist.

From Los Angeles Times

In this case, however, Southwest’s cheapskate culture was its savior.

From Los Angeles Times