"cheapskate" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 小气鬼
• 吝啬鬼

Definition

小气鬼是指非常不愿意花钱的人，即使合理也尽量避免付钱。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于非正式、带有批评或玩笑意味的词。'小气鬼'总带贬义。只是会精打细算的人不一定叫这个。常用表达：'别这么小气鬼'。

Examples

Tom is a real cheapskate. He never buys coffee for anyone.

Tom是个真正的**小气鬼**。他从不给别人买咖啡。

Don't be such a cheapskate. It's just a movie ticket.

别那么**小气鬼**，只是张电影票而已。

My uncle is a cheapskate and always looks for free samples at the store.

我叔叔是个**小气鬼**，总是在店里找免费样品。

I can't believe you're splitting the bill down to the last cent—what a cheapskate!

你连账单都要分到最后一分钱，真是个**小气鬼**！

She may have money, but she's a total cheapskate when it comes to gifts.

她有钱，但送礼时她就是个**小气鬼**。

Everyone knows Jake is a cheapskate, so we never expect him to pay for lunch.

大家都知道Jake是个**小气鬼**，所以我们从不指望他请吃午饭。