reluctance to spend money; thrift or parsimony / Instance of extreme economy.

reluctant to spend money; close-fisted

(physics) the magnetic self-attraction of parallel electric currents having the same direction; the restriction of a flowing plasma because of this attraction

(US) Any of various quickly-made Texan desserts made from unbaked biscuit dough, with butter (or margarine), sugar, cinnamon or other flavorings, baked in the oven.

present participle of pinch off

The force exerted between the thumb and forefinger when pinching or gripping

(euphemistic) To defecate.

(engineering) A point in between moving and stationary parts of a machine where an individual's body part may become caught, leading to injury

To severely economize.

present participle of pinch pennies