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Guest Posted 21 years ago
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A word from Argentina

There is a word in my country, particularly in BA, that we use for someone who spends just a little because they can't afford to spend more or out of own decission. This word is GASOLERO. There was even a soap opera, by that name. I don't think this is just STINGY or MEAN in English. Does anybody have any other suggestion??
  

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how about cheeseparing? it means someone who is not willing to spend. others to consider are frugal skinflint pasimonious

— Seyfihoca

  • how about cheeseparing?
  • it means someone who is not willing to spend.
  • others to consider are frugal skinflint pasimonious
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how about cheeseparing?

it means someone who is not willing to spend.

others to consider are

frugal
skinflint
pasimonious
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What about "cheapskate"? Or just "cheap". I have never heard anyone use "cheeseparing" before.
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Cheapskate or stingy are good, pennypincher is more rare
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