Pincher

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈpɪntʃə/
• US IPA: /ˈpɪntʃɚ/
• Homophones: pinscher

Full definition of pincher

Noun

1. A person or thing that pinches, as in squeezing; e.g. a miser or penny pincher.
2. A person or thing that pinches, as in stealing; e.g. a thief or kleptomaniac.
• 1960, P. G. Wodehouse, Jeeves in the Offing, “And they would certainly take offence, were their son to be accused of theft.” “It would stir them up like an egg whisk. I mean, however well they know that Wilbert is a pincher, they don't want to have it rubbed in.” ... “And if ever a man needed to be constantly under an eye, it's the above kleptomaniac.” “The what?” “Haven't you been told? Wilbert's a pincher. ... He pinches things. Everything that isn't nailed down is grist to his mill.”
3. Misspelling of pincer

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