Definition
pennywise
adjective
- careful about spending small amounts of money; frugal in minor expenses
Usage: often used in the phrase 'penny-wise and pound-foolish' to describe someone who saves money on small things but wastes it on large ones
Examples
- She was pennywise, always clipping coupons and buying generic brands.
- The company took a pennywise approach to office supplies but overspent on executive bonuses.
- He's pennywise about groceries but doesn't hesitate to buy expensive gadgets.
- Being pennywise doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality entirely.
- The pennywise customer counted every cent at the register.