pennywise

adjective

Meaning

Careful with small amounts of money or over small matters.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

penny wise and pound foolish(English)penny-pinching(English)niggly(English)miserly(English)ditsy(English)pernickety(English)tighter than wallpaper(English)nitpicky(English)

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Sources

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