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What is Another name for a miserly person?

Here are some other names for a miserly person:

Formal:

* Stingy

* Parsimonious

* Frugal (can be a neutral term, but often implies excessive frugality)

* Penurious

* Niggardly

Informal:

* Cheapskate

* Scrooge

* Tightwad

* Penny-pincher

* Miser (this one is very direct)

Figurative:

* A skinflint

* A penny-wise and pound-foolish person

The best term to use depends on the context and the tone you want to convey.

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