cheeseparer

/ˈtʃiːz.pəˈriər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who habitually or unscrupulously exploits or takes advantage of others for their own gain, especially in a petty or trivial way.

“He was known as a cheeseparer in the office, always trying to save a few cents on every purchase.”

2. noun

A person who is frugal to the point of being stingy or miserly.

“She was seen as a bit of a cheeseparer, always looking for ways to cut costs without sacrificing quality.”

Synonyms

  • miser
  • skinflint

Antonyms

  • generous
  • liberal