The High Cost of Being Skinflintily Frugal

Skinflintily is an adjective used to describe someone who is very frugal or stingy with their money. It suggests that the person is so tight-fisted that they are willing to sacrifice comfort and quality in order to save a few dollars.

For example, if someone is skinflintily buying groceries, they might choose the cheapest options even if they are lower quality or less nutritious, rather than spending a little more money on better products.

The word "skinflint" has been around since the 17th century, and it is derived from the idea of being so cheap that one is willing to "pinch" every penny until it hurts. Over time, the term has evolved into "skinflintily," which is used to describe behavior or attitudes that are excessively frugal or stingy.