Definitions

1. noun

A person who habitually fails to spend money or is unwilling to give to charity.

“He was known as a miser for his reluctance to donate to local charities.”

2. noun

A person who hoards wealth or material possessions.

“The miser lived in a house filled with expensive antiques and rare collectibles.”

3. verb

To waste or squander money or resources.

“He miserably spent his inheritance on lavish parties and vacations.”