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cheapskate Definition

☆ cheap·skate (c̸hēp′skāt′)

noun

Slang a person unwilling to give or spend money; stingy person

Etymology: cheap + skate

cheapskate Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • fellow: Being a fellow cheapskate, I just have to agree.

Modifies a noun

  • bastard: Does she actually mean it, or am I going to look like a completely thoughtless cheapskate bastard on Christmas morning?

Browse dictionary entries near cheapskate

  1. ‹ Cheapside
  2. ‹ cheapo
  3. ‹ cheaply
  4. ‹ cheapie
  5. ‹ cheapen
  6. ‹ cheap shot
  7. ‹ cheap-jack
  8. ‹ cheap
  9. ‹ ChE
  10. ‹ chazan
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