Definition of Penurious
Penurious
pen·u·ri·ous


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(adjective)
Excessively frugal or stingy with money.

e.g. The penurious millionaire refused to donate to charity.

(adjective)
mean and parsimonious;

e.g. Their penurious boss cut their wages in half.



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