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Definition of closefisted

closefisted

/ˌkloʊsˈfɪs.tɪd/
close · fist · ed
Adverb:closefistedly
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closefisted Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Reluctant to spend, share, or give money; stingy or miserly.

Example

"The closefisted landlord refused to pay for even the most basic repairs to the apartment building."

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• Rhymes for closefisted

• Nearby Words

close
closed
closedown
closefisted
closefitting
closelipped
closely

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century, this compound derives from the literal image of a tightly clenched fist refusing to open and release coins or goods.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Closefisted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/closefisted
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