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closefisted
 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective closefisted has 1 sense
  1. closefisted, hardfisted, tightfisted - unwilling to part with money
    Antonym: generous (indirect, via stingy)

Definitions from the Web

Closefisted

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense:

  1. Tending to be stingy or unwilling to spend money; miserly.

Usage:

  • The closefisted businessman refused to contribute to the charity.
  • My aunt is so closefisted that she never treats herself to anything new.
  • His closefisted behavior led to tensions among his friends.

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