Meaning & Definition of word "Miser"

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    Miser

    /ˈmaɪ.zər/

    noun:

    • 1. A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible; a stingy person.
      • Example: Despite having a comfortable income, he was a miser who refused to spend money on anything unnecessary.
    • 2. Someone who is excessively frugal or tightfisted.
      • Example: The miser lived in a small, bare apartment, choosing to save every penny rather than enjoy life.
    • 3. A person who is unwilling to share their wealth with others.
      • Example: Everyone knew her to be a miser, as she never contributed to charity despite her substantial fortune.
    • 4. A person who is excessively concerned with saving money to the detriment of their well-being.
      • Example: The miser would often skip meals to avoid spending money at restaurants.

    Etymology

    Latin miser, meaning 'wretched' or 'unfortunate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    penny-pinching:

    the act of being frugal or miserly.

    money hoarder:

    someone who accumulates money and is reluctant to spend it.

    tight with a buck:

    being careful to avoid spending money.

    Related Words

    avarice:

    extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

    stingy:

    unwilling to give or spend; miserly.

    frugal:

    sparing or economical as regards money or food.

    Slang Meanings of miser

    Meaning: cheapskate

    Example Sentence: Don't be such a cheapskate; treat yourself once in a while.

    Meaning: skinflint

    Example Sentence: He's such a skinflint that he won't even buy a round of drinks.