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Definition of tightfisted

tightfisted

/ˌtaɪtˈfɪs.tɪd/
tight · fis · ted
Adverb:tightfistedly
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tightfisted Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Unwilling to spend, share, or give away money; stingy or miserly.

Example

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

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• Rhymes for tightfisted

• Nearby Words

tightassed
tighten
tightener
tightfisted
tightfistedness
tightish
tightknit

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century as a compound of 'tight' and 'fisted', evoking the image of a person clenching their hand tightly shut around money to avoid spending or giving any away.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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