"miser" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmaɪzə(r)/ Forms: miser [singular], misers [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A miser refers to a person who prefers to hold on to their own money and not spend it, someone who is cheap. Synonyms: scrooge, stingy
    Sense id: simple-miser-en-noun-gJJXKqMk Categories (other): Vulgar
     
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