penny-pinching

UK
/ˈpɛni ˌpɪntʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛni ˌpɪntʃɪŋ/

Translations

penny-pinchinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpɛni ˌpɪntʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛni ˌpɪntʃɪŋ/
Usually used attributively; also possible in predicative use.
The penny-pinching manager refused to approve the new chairs.
Скупой менеджер отказался утвердить новые стулья.
Additional translations
прижимистыйРазговорное.
penny-pinchingnoun
Usually uncountable; denotes the practice or habit of being excessively frugal or stingy.
The company’s penny-pinching led to poor maintenance and frustrated staff.
Скупость компании привела к плохому обслуживанию и раздражению сотрудников.
Additional translations
прижимистостьРазговорное.

Definitions

penny-pinchinggerund / present participle
Unwilling to spend much money; excessively frugal or stingy.
The penny-pinching manager refused to approve the new chairs.
penny-pinchingnoun
The practice or habit of saving money too carefully; excessive frugality or stinginess.
The company’s penny-pinching led to poor maintenance and frustrated staff.