tightwad
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:He is a miser who seems to have no intention of spending his fortune.
Definition:A person who hoards money and is extremely unwilling to spend it.
From miser
Example:She knew her toddler was tightfisted only because of her upbringing.
Definition:Describing someone who is reluctant to part with money or who is very frugal.
From tightfisted
Example:He is a skinflint who could do without an air conditioner.
Definition:A person who is extremely frugal with money and tries to save every penny.
From skinflint
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