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Noun miser has 1 sense
  1. miser - a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)
    --1 is a kind of     hoarder
    --1 has particulars: cheapskate, tightwad

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Miser

Definition:

A miser is a person who hoards wealth and possessions, often refusing to spend money even when necessary.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. The miser never lent a penny to anyone, even his closest friends.
  2. When it comes to money, he is a complete miser.
  3. The town's miser was known for gathering all his wealth in a secret room.

Adjective:

  1. She lived a miser existence, saving every penny and rarely enjoying life.
  2. The miser habits of the family led to a frugal lifestyle.
  3. The miser old man died with a fortune.

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