skinflint

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is unwilling to spend money or give generously, especially when others expect it.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈskɪnflɪnt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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pint , mint , tint

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Homophones

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1. Skinflint (no) : A person who is unwilling to spend money or give generously.
   

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Variants

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skinflint , skinflints

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Etymology

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Originally a 16th-century English term for a miser or penny-pincher.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'skinflint' is believed to have originated from the Middle English term 'skyn flente', which means 'shrunken skin' and was used to describe someone who was withered and miserly.

2. In some variations of the game 'Monopoly', a player who refuses to make trades or buy properties is referred to as a 'skinflint'.

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Related Concepts

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1. miser: A person who hoards money or possessions, often to the point of neglecting their own needs or the needs of others.

2. penny-pincher: A person who is excessively economical, especially to the point of denying themselves or others necessary expenses.

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Culture

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In literature, 'skinflint' is often portrayed as a miserly character, hoarding wealth and refusing to spend it on others. This character can be found in various works of literature, such as Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' and Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper'.

How to Memorize "skinflint"

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   - Visualize a person hoarding coins or refusing to spend money on others.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'skinflint' as 'someone who is not generous with their funds'.

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