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Meaning of "tightwad" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TIGHTWAD

tightwad  [ˈtaɪtˌwɒd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TIGHTWAD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tightwad 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 TIGHTWAD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of tightwad in the English dictionary

The definition of tightwad in the dictionary is a stingy person; miser.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TIGHTWAD


Awadh
əˈwɒd
godsquad
ˈɡɒdˌskwɒd
quad
kwɒd
quod
kwɒd
squad
skwɒd
swad
swɒd
wad
wɒd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TIGHTWAD

tight-lipped
tight-rope walking
tightass
tightassed
tighten
tighten one´s belt
tightener
tightening
tightfisted
tightfistedness
tightish
tightishly
tightknit
tightly
tightness
tightrope
tightrope walker
tightrope walking
tights
tightwire

WORDS THAT END LIKE TIGHTWAD

ad
ahead
bad
cad
dad
dead
download
glad
had
head
Hyderabad
instead
iPad
lead
load
mad
overhead
pad
read
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Synonyms and antonyms of tightwad in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «tightwad» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TIGHTWAD

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

Translator English - Chinese

吝啬鬼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tacaño
570 millions of speakers

English

tightwad
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कंजूस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البخيل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

жмот
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pão-duro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কৃপণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

radin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ketat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Geizkragen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

tightwad
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

구두쇠
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tightwad
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người keo kiệt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

tightwad
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टचवेड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

cimri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

avaro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tightwad
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

жмикрут
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tightwad
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

tightwad
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vrek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tightwad
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tightwad
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tightwad

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TIGHTWAD»

The term «tightwad» is quite widely used and occupies the 55.038 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TIGHTWAD» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TIGHTWAD»

Discover the use of tightwad in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tightwad and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The complete Tightwad gazette: promoting thrift as a viable ...
Shows how to save money by recycling, shopping for bargains, and finding less-expensive alternatives to store-bought foods and products #160; A comparison of painting versus re-siding your
Amy Dacyczyn, 1998
2
Paris, Tightwad, and Peculiar: Missouri Place Names
Paris, Tightwad, Peculiar, Neosho, Gasconade, Hannibal, Diamond, Quarantine, Zif, and Zig. These are just a few of the names Margot Ford McMillen covers in her lively book on the history of place names in Missouri.
Margot Ford McMillen, 1994
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The Tightwad Gazette #2: Promoting Thrift as a Viable ...
New Uses for Old Blue Jeans! Make a Quilt for Ninety-five Cents! In 1993, Amy Dacyczyn's first book featured advice from the pages of her two-year-old newsletter The Tightwad Gazette.
Amy Dacyczyn, 1995
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The Tightwad's Guide to Las Vegas
It's not entirely their fault; they just don't have the information that would allow the to save tons of money. The Tightwad's Guide to Las Vegas will tell you everything you need to know to visit Las Vegas without breaking the bank.
Gregory Butler, 2010
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Saving Money with the Tightwad Twins: 5,000 Practical Tips ...
In this no-nonsense book by identical twin sisters Ann Fox Chodakowski and Susan Fox Wood, the Tightwad Twins, women will learn how to reduce or eliminate bills and manage and organize their homes.
Ann Fox, Susan Fox, 2003
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Dr. Tightwad's money-smart kids
The author of Mom, Can I Have That? explains how to educate children in the value of money, discussing ways to encourage youngsters to take part in the family budget process, understand the perils of credit, and teach them how to earn, save ...
Janet Bodnar, 1997
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Tightwad Tod
What does it mean to be a “tightwad”? • After reading the story, have the child think again about the word “tightwad.” Why does Ernest call Tod a “tightwad”? What makes Tod decide to spend some money at the mall? • There's a Two-for- One ...
Daphne Skinner, 2013
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Special Diets: Tightwad Tara's Guide
Tara Dowd. high-demand item to get people to come into a retail store hoping they will make additional purchases in the store. I also found that when I stopped shopping at these mega-discount grocery stores my grocery bills were reduced by ...
Tara Dowd, 2012
9
Living on a shoestring
The "Tightwad Twins" share their money-saving wisdom with more than one thousand tips for decorating, childcare, cost-cutting, holidays, meal preparation, and gift giving A blast of hairspray stiffens flies' wings for easier swatting White ...
Ann Fox, Ann Fox Chodakowski, The Tightwad Twins, 1997
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The Tightwad Gazette: Promoting Thrift as a Viable ...
Culls tips from the newsletter, "The Tightwad Gazette," including inexpensive interior decorating and secondary uses for pickle juice, bread bags, dryer lint, and tuna cans
‎1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TIGHTWAD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tightwad is used in the context of the following news items.
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A "Tightwad" deal!
Before you look anywhere else, Teen Tightwad has a special going on right now on all styles and colors of junior sizes at unbeatable prices. Just take a peek at ... «AL.com, Jul 15»
2
Teen Tightwad growing jeans!
... forget all about the pre-teen fashions and step out in style. Now settling into her teenage years, this Teen Tightwad is still growing and so is her jean collection. «AL.com, Jun 15»
3
CBS chief turns tightwad on valet
92nd birthday party last week at some swanky eatery in Los Angeles. While he was waiting for the valet to bring his car around, a camera crew from the website ... «Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Jun 15»
4
The Tightwad Gazette — Bermuda style
Dear Readers, how are you saving on your household costs? Will you tell me your “secrets” as I invite you to contact me at martha.myron@gmail.com? «Royal Gazette, May 15»
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Cheapskates, do your homework on carriers
Tightwad that I am, I did a deeper dive onto the websites of the airlines that fly those routes. On JetBlue, I found a nonstop flight to Denver for $159.10. «Boston Globe, Apr 15»
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How to Get Your Tightwad Spouse to Loosen Up
In fact, one study found that “tightwads” tend to marry “spendthrifts”—and those couples are 23% more likely to fight about money. “Everyday spending decisions ... «TIME, Apr 15»
7
How Mets' tightwad bullpen turns screws on David Wright
Mets owner Fred Wilpon (right) watches a spring training game with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred. Photo: Anthony J. Causi ... «New York Post, Mar 15»
8
Why Cupid Is a Tightwad
When it comes to romance, who needs good looks? These days, Cupid is all about smart budgets and a sterling balance sheet, according to the latest findings ... «TIME, Feb 15»
9
Lean takings as tightwad diners exploit Lentil As Anything's philosophy
A popular Melbourne restaurant chain that asks customers to "pay as you feel" has felt the financial sting of a dip in its patrons' generosity, losing $4000 in one ... «The Age, Feb 15»
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When it comes to beautifying Calgary, being a tightwad isn't worth it
When it comes to beautifying the inner city, Calgary should resist the temptation to cheap out. Last week, city council cut nearly $400,000 off improvements to ... «MetroNews Canada, Jan 15»

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