دیکشنری فارسی

penny-pinching

ریشه و کاربرد

ریشه

The word 'penny' refers to a small unit of currency, and 'pinching' implies a tight grip or reluctance to spend. The term originated in the early 20th century.

مثال

  • His penny-pinching ways prevented him from enjoying life's luxuries.
  • She was known for her penny-pinching habits, always looking for the best deals.
  • The company's penny-pinching approach to expenses helped them survive during tough economic times.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Penny-pinching habits Penny-pinching approach Penny-pinching ways

تعریف انگلیسی

adjective
  1. extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily
  2. giving or spending with reluctance “our cheeseparing administration” “very close (or near) with his money” “a penny-pinching miserly old man”

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