PENURIOUS
Pronunciation: puh-noor-ee-uhs
Definition: (adj) extremely stingy; parsimonious; miserly; niggardly.
UD definition: none
Origin: 1590-1600. It comes from Medieval Latin penuriosus meaning stingy.
Google Image:
Because he spent a lot of money on the suit and the bat mobile, OK?
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1. spurious definition (not penurious)
In Sentence: The penurious boy didn't tip at the restaurant.
Synonyms: avaricious, frugal, cheap, miserly, thrifty
Am I penurious?: Yes
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Youtube Video:
Here's a man who is arguably the most penurious in the world.
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