Pagmamaramot (en. Avidity)

/pagmaˈmaɾamot/

Slang Meanings

stingy
My friend is so stingy, even when it comes to lunch, he doesn't want to contribute money.
Sobrang pagmamaramot ng kaibigan ko, kahit sa lunch ayaw maghatid ng pambili.
super frugal
He's really super frugal, even hesitating over a one peso coin.
Tipid na tipid talaga siya, kahit sa isang pisong barya nag-aalangan pa.
too thrifty
Sis is too thrifty with electricity, there's probably no light in her room.
Masyadong nagtitipid si ate sa kuryente, wala na yatang ilaw sa kwarto.