How to Pronounce "skinflint"
word
ˈskɪnfɫɪnt
SKIN-flint
skˈɪnflɪnt
skin-FLINT
Definition
A skinflint is a person who is extremely reluctant to spend money, even on basic things; it means someone very stingy or miserly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɪnfɫɪnt
British English
skˈɪnflɪnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKIN-flint
UK
skin-FLINT
Listen in Context
My uncle is a real skinflint and never buys gifts.
Nobody calls Tom generous; he's a skinflint.
The skinflint wouldn't even pay for his own coffee.
Don't be such a skinflint—just chip in for the pizza!