A stingey person. Somebody who buys cheap in favour of higher quality or better stuff. Even though they might be able to afford the better. Perhaps ungenerously trying not to spend much on their friends. Not particularly offensive, and often intended to ridicule in a light hearted manner. North American origin (skate apparently meaning fellow).
You only got me a half pint - you cheapskate! (light ridicule)
Nice charity outfit you're wearing cheapskate! (mildly offensive)
Nice charity outfit you're wearing cheapskate! (mildly offensive)
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Viral American TV show series on TLC with episodes reacted to by many YouTubers including sssniperwolf and more.
The show profiles families who stop at nothing to spend nothing. From making reusable toilet paper and reusing dental floss to diving in garbage bins for gifts, these penny pinchers devise outrageous ways to cuts costs by any means necessary.
The show profiles families who stop at nothing to spend nothing. From making reusable toilet paper and reusing dental floss to diving in garbage bins for gifts, these penny pinchers devise outrageous ways to cuts costs by any means necessary.
Dude, I was watching extreme cheapskates last night and the Pinto's are by far the cheapest family on the show. The mom is SUCH a cheapskate! Ridiculous penny pinchers..
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Also a viral TV series on TLC called Extreme Cheapskates
Also a viral TV series on TLC called Extreme Cheapskates
I was watching extreme cheapskates on TLC last night. The pinto's are the biggest penny pinchers on the show. Unbelievable!
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