2007-02-26 17:33:53 · 10 answers · asked by Baber N 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
a mean grasping person; especially : one who is extremely stingy with money
2007-02-26 17:38:07 · answer #1 · answered by sadeyzluv 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A miser is a person who is reluctant to spend money, usually to the point of forgoing even basic comforts. The term derives from the Latin miser, meaning "poor" or "wretched."
The stereotype of the miser is a wealthy, greedy man who lives miserably in order to save and increase his treasure.
2007-02-27 01:38:48 · answer #2 · answered by man_vir_in 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A miser is a person who is reluctant to spend money, usually to the point of forgoing even basic comforts. The term derives from the Latin miser, meaning "poor" or "wretched."
2007-02-27 01:42:01 · answer #3 · answered by ira a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mr. Krabs on Spongebob Squarepants. He's a miser.
2007-02-27 01:38:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Someone who wont get a round in
2007-02-27 02:08:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone who hoards money.
2007-02-27 11:21:29 · answer #6 · answered by caroline j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a scrooge,skinflint. being mean with money
2007-02-28 19:00:41 · answer #7 · answered by alison m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone who hoards their wealth and doesn't spend it.
2007-02-27 01:37:59 · answer #8 · answered by marklemoore 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mean, skinflint.
2007-02-27 01:37:48 · answer #9 · answered by f0xymoron 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
greedy or controlling
2007-02-27 01:37:05 · answer #10 · answered by BEACHRESCUE 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋