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Meaning of tight-fisted
The primary meaning of "tight-fisted" refers to a person who is unwilling to spend or give money.
Etymology of tight-fisted
The term "tight-fisted" originates from the idea of keeping one's fist closed, implying a reluctance to open one's hand to give or spend money
The phrase has been in use since the mid-17th century, with "tight" implying a lack of generosity and "fisted" referring to the physical act of clenching one's fist
Synonyms
frugal
stingy
miserly
parsimonious
penurious
cheap
close-fisted
niggardly
mean
thrifty
prudent
cautious
economical
sparing
scrimpy
grudging
reluctant
hesitant
ungenerous
close
covetous
greedy
acquisitive
avaricious
rapacious
extortionate
exploitative
usurious
Definitions
- Unwilling to spend or give money
- * Having or showing a reluctance to part with money
Usage Examples
- He was known for being tight-fisted, never willing to lend money to his friends
- * The company's tight-fisted approach to budgeting has led to cutbacks in several departments