closefisted

adjective

close·​fist·​ed ˈklōs-ˌfi-stəd How to pronounce closefisted (audio)

Examples of closefisted in a Sentence

closefisted administrators objecting to legitimate office expenses

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of closefisted was in 1608

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“Closefisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closefisted. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

closefisted

adjective
close·​fist·​ed ˈklōs-ˈfis-təd How to pronounce closefisted (audio)
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