tight-fisted
|tight-fist-ed|
B2
/ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/
stingy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tight-fisted' originates from the combination of 'tight' meaning 'firmly held' and 'fist' meaning 'a hand with the fingers clenched.'
Historical Evolution
'tight-fisted' evolved from the literal sense of holding something tightly in one's fist to the figurative sense of being unwilling to part with money.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'holding something tightly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unwilling to spend money.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
unwilling to spend money; stingy.
He's so tight-fisted that he won't even buy a cup of coffee for himself.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41