English Explanatory Dictionary

penny-wise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Thrifty in regards to small amounts of money.

Word forms

penny-wise more penny-wise most penny-wise

Etymology

From penny + wise.

Related words

penny wisdom take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves

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