miser
mi·ser
noun \ˈmī-zər\Definition of MISER
: a mean grasping person; especially : one who is extremely stingy with money
See Examples of MISER
- <the miser liked to sit and play with his money>
Origin of MISER
Latin miser miserable
First Known Use: circa 1560
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