Definition of SKINFLINT

skinflint

Plural: skinflints

Noun

  • a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
  • One who is excessively stingy or cautious with money; a tightwad; a miser.

Origin / Etymology

From the phrase skin a flint (“go to extreme lengths for the sake of gain or economy”), from the brittleness and hardness of flint which makes it almost impossible to remove just its skin without shattering it.

Synonyms

churl, niggard, scrooge

Scrabble Score: 16

skinflint: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
skinflint: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
skinflint: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

skinflint: valid Words With Friends Word