English Explanatory Dictionary

pincher

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person or thing that pinches, as in squeezing; e.g. a miser or penny pincher.
  2. A person or thing that pinches, as in stealing; e.g. a thief or kleptomaniac.
  3. Dated form of pincer.
  4. Eggcorn of pincer.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪntʃə/ /ˈpɪnt͡ʃɚ/

Word forms

pincher pinchers

Etymology

From pinch + -er.

Derived words

Pincher Creek Pinchergate
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