Tightwad

Origin

From tight + wad. Unrelated to -wad.

Full definition of tightwad

Noun

1. One who is stingy or overly cautious or defensive with money (usually mildly derisive).That tightwad would walk ten miles to save a few cents on gas.

Synonyms

• frugal
• miser
• skinflint

Antonyms

• spendthrift