parsimonious

The definition of parsimonious is people who are cheap, frugal or unwilling to spend money.

(adjective)

An example of someone who is parsimonious is someone who obsessively watches every dime of his money.

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See parsimonious in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

characterized by parsimony; miserly; close

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See parsimonious in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Excessively sparing or frugal.

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  • parˌsi·moˈni·ous·ly adverb
  • parˌsi·moˈni·ous·ness noun

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