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单词 penny-pinched
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Definition of penny-pinched in English:

penny-pinched

adjective ˈpɛnɪpɪn(t)ʃt
US informal
  • Characterized by penny-pinching.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Syracuse Herald. From penny + pinched, after penny-pinching, penny-pinching, penny-pincher.

 
 

Definition of penny-pinched in US English:

penny-pinched

adjectiveˈpɛnɪpɪn(t)ʃt
US informal
  • Characterized by penny-pinching.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Syracuse Herald. From penny + pinched, after penny-pinching, penny-pinching, penny-pincher.

 
 
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