2006-08-31 02:07:32 · 8 answers · asked by vega 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Penny-pincher could mean either one, as it does not have an overly negative connotation, but it is not usually used to refer to a miserly person. Cheapskate and tightwad are both commonly used in reference to a miserly person, as they both have negative connotations.
Penny-pinchers are very careful in how they spend their money; they are not wasteful, but not necessarily cheap, either. They will buy expensive things if they are worth the value, but usually will wait until they go on sale. While it is not a positive thing to be called, it is not overly negative, either, like cheapskate.
2006-08-31 02:22:09 · answer #1 · answered by Jeannie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A penny pincher is someone who is frugal (saves money) to the point of strain. Have you ever seen "I Love Lucy"? Fred is a penny pincher.
It usually is not a nice thing to be called becasue it means you are cheap.
2006-08-31 02:13:18 · answer #2 · answered by Ms. Terious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A penny pitcher is someone who is able to locate deals, and find discounts on itams. They may be able to aford the itams they buy, but fidn the discounts and save some money on there purchases.
They arn't all misers or poor, just thrifty shoppers.
2006-08-31 02:15:45 · answer #3 · answered by theaterhanz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I believe it's someone that saves every penny. Clips out coupons, counts their money well and not spend foolishly. Reuses certain things instead of getting a new one like tea bags, plastic "throw away" containers, grocery bags,...you get the point.
2006-08-31 02:14:36 · answer #4 · answered by peg 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Penny pincher" has a negative conotation. I am a bargain hunter myself. A self-proclaimed clearance rack kinda gal.
2006-08-31 03:31:35 · answer #5 · answered by birdie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
may be is very cautios about his financial situation it's better do it now than latter may be his money don't grow on the trees so he has to take care of his needs first and when he is ready to give money away he will do in wright circumstances place and time and the purpose bless you
2006-08-31 02:13:07 · answer #6 · answered by george p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not mean not generous. It means someone who is very careful how he spends money.
2006-08-31 02:13:37 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be either one.
'nuff said?
2006-08-31 02:12:49 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋