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Meaning of "cheapskate" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CHEAPSKATE

cheapskate  [ˈtʃiːpˌskeɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHEAPSKATE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cheapskate is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CHEAPSKATE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

cheapskate

Miser

A miser is a person who is reluctant to spend, sometimes to the point of forgoing even basic comforts and some necessities, in order to hoard money or other possessions. Although the word is sometimes used loosely to characterise anyone who is mean with their money, if such behaviour is not accompanied by taking delight in what is saved, it is not properly miserly. Misers as a type have been a perennial object of popular fascination and a fruitful source for writers and artists in many cultures.

Definition of cheapskate in the English dictionary

The definition of cheapskate in the dictionary is a miserly person.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHEAPSKATE


advocate
ˈædvəˌkeɪt
bletheranskate
ˈblɛðərənˌskeɪt
bletherskate
ˈbleðəˌskeɪt
cate
keɪt
communicate
kəˈmjuːnɪˌkeɪt
confiscate
ˈkɒnfɪˌskeɪt
coruscate
ˈkɒrəˌskeɪt
educate
ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt
expiscate
ˈɛkspɪˌskeɪt
figure-skate
ˈfɪɡəˌskeɪt
ice-skate
ˈaɪsskeɪt
indicate
ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt
infuscate
ɪnˈfʌskeɪt
Kate
keɪt
locate
ləʊˈkeɪt
meniscate
mɪˈnɪskeɪt
moschate
ˈmɒskeɪt
outskate
ˌaʊtˈskeɪt
roller-skate
ˈrəʊləˌskeɪt
skate
skeɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHEAPSKATE

cheap
cheap as chips
cheap money
cheap out
cheap shot
cheap-jack
cheap-rate
cheapen
cheapener
cheapie
cheapish
cheapishly
cheaply
cheapness
cheapo
cheat
cheatable
cheater
cheatery
cheating

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHEAPSKATE

accurate
affiliate
appreciate
appropriate
associate
at any rate
bob skate
certificate
chocolate
corporate
create
date
debate
donate
grey skate
Hekate
ice skate
in-line skate
long-nosed skate
roller skate

Synonyms and antonyms of cheapskate in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cheapskate» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHEAPSKATE

Find out the translation of cheapskate to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cheapskate from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cheapskate» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

小气鬼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tacaño
570 millions of speakers

English

cheapskate
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सस्ता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البخيل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

скряга
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pão-duro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কুঁড়ে ব্যক্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

radin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cheapskate
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Geizhals
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

しみったれ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

구두쇠
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cheapskate
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kẻ bần tiện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கஞ்சன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चीपस्केट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

cimri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cheapskate
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ŻYŁA
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

скнара
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

zgârcit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

cheapskate
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

cheapskate
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ynkliga
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

cheapskate
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cheapskate

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHEAPSKATE»

The term «cheapskate» is regularly used and occupies the 78.410 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHEAPSKATE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cheapskate

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHEAPSKATE»

Discover the use of cheapskate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cheapskate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches: A ...
That is so twentieth century. Jeff Yeager, the man dubbed The Ultimate Cheapskate by Matt Lauer on Today, offers a completely fresh take on personal finance, teaching us how to enjoy life more by spending less.
Jeff Yeager, 2007
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How to Retire the Cheapskate Way: The Ultimate Cheapskate's ...
Unlike most retirement planning and lifestyle books that focus on investing – or at the other end of the spectrum, on how to get the senior discount on a Grand Slam Breakfast at Denny’s – this new book from Jeff Yeager, America’s ...
Jeff Yeager, 2013
3
The Cheapskate Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of ...
He is also the author of the popular blog The Green Cheapskate, www.TheDailyGreen.com Visit his website www.UltimateCheapskate.com From the Trade Paperback edition.
Jeff Yeager, 2010
4
Best of the Cheapskate Monthly: Simple Tips For Living Lean ...
Mary Hunt is a self-avowed reformed spendthrift and credit-card junkie. When she and her family of four found themselves $100,000 in debt and her husband suddenly lost his job, it was time to tighten the belt.
Mary Hunt, 2011
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The Baby Cheapskate Guide to Bargains: How to Save on ...
You’ll learn: What you need for your baby—and what you don’t need The principles of shopping smart Where to find great deals on baby products, both online and off How to use social media to find bargains and get advice How to ...
Angela Wynne, 2012
6
Cheapskate Monthly Money Makeover
With Mary Hunt's phenomenal tips, you can get into great financial shape!
Mary Hunt, 1995
7
The Cheapskate's Guide to Entertaining: How to Throw ...
Many people love to entertain, but no many have a budget like Martha Stewart's.
Lori Perkins, 1999
8
Cheapskate's Little Instruction Book: Fun Tips on How to Do ...
Well-known "cheapskate" expert, Mary Hunt, has collected the best insights from her best-selling book Tiptionary and compiled them all into this handy guide.
Mary Hunt, 2000
9
The Cheap Book: The Official Guide To Embracing Your Inner ...
Waste not, want not Throughout history, society has shunned those who are cheapThe Cheap Book is beginning a revolution!
Robin Herbst, Julie Miller, 2008
10
The Official Guide to Being a Winnipeg Cheapskate
This book has creative and fun ways to save money and live like a true Winnipegger: -Do you know how to ask for a discount and get it? How about getting something free because a store screwed up?
Jeremy Bradley, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHEAPSKATE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cheapskate is used in the context of the following news items.
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Everyday Cheapskate: The cheapest way to own a car
There is nothing quite so expensive as a brand-new car that comes complete with 60 big monthly payments. Every day, it seems, I hear from ... «TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press, Jul 15»
2
Everyday Cheapskate: I have a hate-love relationship with a skillet
I really don't know where I got the thing. It might have been a wedding gift. What I know is that I tried to use that cast-iron skillet but had no ... «TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press, Jul 15»
3
Everyday Cheapskate: How to splurge on a budgetr
I got the biggest shock of my life the day I realized that living on a budget wasn't the straitjacket or rigid "diet" I assumed it would be. A budget ... «TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press, Jul 15»
4
More great reader tips!
A green flag, on the other hand, means, "Wow what a great idea!" That's how I mark email from my awesome Everyday Cheapskate readers ... «Coos Bay World, Jul 15»
5
Top tips for saving from Gympie's biggest cheapskate
SUZANNAH Arkle says she is Gympie's biggest cheapskate and is constantly looking at ways to save her hard-earned cash. When The Gympie ... «Gympie Times, Jul 15»
6
My Cheapskate Experiment: Replacing MacBook And Galaxy With …
About six months ago, a not-so-great convergence occurred. My MacBook Air and my Samsung Galaxy were giving out at the same time. «Forbes, Jun 15»
7
Cheapskate shares cash secrets picked up as a student
MACKAY man Stephen O'Rourke recalls the financial hardship he endured while hitting the books as a full-time student. Now, 10 years on, he's ... «Mackay Daily Mercury, Jun 15»
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Everyday Cheapskate: Another use for double-sided tape
Rescue with tape. Keep a roll of double-sided tape in your dresser drawer. It comes in handy to keep slippery scarves in place and lapels stuck ... «TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press, Jun 15»
9
Junkyard Bumper Building Tips for the Cheapskate
Bumpers and body armor are the first line of defense for our off-road vehicles, but that is just one of many jobs they perform. Bumpers provide ... «Four Wheeler Network, Jun 15»
10
Everyday Cheapskate: How to live on a budget and love it
For many years, I wouldn't have anything to do with a budget because I couldn't stand the idea of anyone -- or anything -- telling me how to ... «TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Cheapskate [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/cheapskate>. Apr 2024 ».
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