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Scrooge

Noun / skru:dʒ / Another word for scrooge — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Scrooge is a noun that refers to a person who is stingy or miserly, especially during the Christmas season. It is often associated with the character Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens novel A Christmas Carol.

Synonyms & similar words

churl niggard skinflint miser skinflint penny-pincher tightwad cheapskate grinch meanie niggard pincher churl curmudgeon moneyspinner skimp piker money-grubber

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Example sentences

  1. Dont be a scrooge, share your toys with others.
  2. The old man was known as the neighborhood scrooge.
  3. He acted like a scrooge and refused to give any money to charity.
  4. Ebenezer Scrooge learned the true meaning of Christmas.
  5. The scrooge counted every penny and never spent on anything unnecessary.

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