pennywise

/ˈpɛniwaɪz/

Definitions

1. adjective

given to or characterized by excessive thriftiness or frugality

“After years of living in poverty, her pennywise habits allowed her to save enough for a new home.”

2. noun

a shapeshifting monster that appears in Stephen King’s novel ‘It’, characterized by its ability to take on various forms

“The main antagonist of the novel was a terrifying entity known as Pennywise, a monstrous being that fed on the fear of children.”

Synonyms

  • frugal
  • thrifty

Antonyms

  • extravagant
  • profligate