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"Extreme or excessive economy or frugality; stinginess; miserliness." more

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The family's parsimony in spending money meant they rarely went out for dinner and preferred home-cooked meals.

Parsimony

pahr-suh-moh-nee
nounExtreme or excessive economy or frugality; stinginess; miserliness.

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Last Updated On: April 25, 2024
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