n. One who is stingy or overly cautious or defensive with money (usually mildly derisive).
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n. a miserly person
Word Usage
"When I first asked myself this question, I realized that I wanted others to see me as generous, although I had been quite frugal, even to the point of being called a tightwad, during most of my financial past."