how to pronounce tightwad

/ˈtaɪtˌwɑːd/

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tightwad is pronounced in two syllables

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meanings of tightwad

noun:

One who is stingy, overly cautious, or defensive with money (usually mildly derisive).

name:

A village in Missouri.

tightwad frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word tightwad occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics tightwad can be related to

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