tightwad

[US]/ˈtaɪtwɒd/
[UK]/ˈtaɪtwɑːd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. isang taong ayaw gumastos ng pera; isang kuripot
Word Forms
Pluraltightwads

Phrases & Collocations

tightwad attitude

ugali ng kuripot

tightwad behavior

pag-uugali ng kuripot

tightwad friend

kaibigang kuripot

tightwad mentality

isip ng kuripot

tightwad lifestyle

pamumuhay ng kuripot

tightwad habits

gawi ng kuripot

tightwad ways

paraan ng kuripot

tightwad spending

paggastos ng kuripot

tightwad person

taong kuripot

Example Sentences

he's such a tightwad that he never tips at restaurants.

Ang kuripot niya na hindi siya nagbibigay ng tip sa mga restaurant.

being a tightwad can save you money, but it might cost you friendships.

Ang pagiging kuripot ay makakatipid sa iyo ng pera, ngunit maaari itong makapagdulot ng pagkawala ng mga kaibigan.

my father is a tightwad; he still uses coupons from the 90s.

Ang aking ama ay kuripot; gumagamit pa rin siya ng mga coupon mula noong 90s.

she called him a tightwad for refusing to buy new clothes.

Tinawag niya siyang kuripot dahil tumanggi siyang bumili ng bagong damit.

being a tightwad has its perks, like saving for a vacation.

Ang pagiging kuripot ay may mga benepisyo, tulad ng pag-iipon para sa isang bakasyon.

his tightwad habits often lead to awkward situations with friends.

Ang kanyang mga gawi sa pagiging kuripot ay madalas na nagdudulot ng mga nakakahiya na sitwasyon sa mga kaibigan.

don't be such a tightwad; sometimes it's worth spending a little more.

Huwag kang maging ganoon ka-kuripot; minsan, sulit na gumastos ng kaunti.

the tightwad refused to upgrade his phone, even though it was outdated.

Tumanggi ang kuripot na i-upgrade ang kanyang telepono, kahit na ito ay luma na.

her tightwad nature means she always looks for the best deals.

Ang kanyang pagiging kuripot ay nangangahulugan na palagi siyang naghahanap ng pinakamagandang alok.

being a tightwad can sometimes make you miss out on great experiences.

Ang pagiging kuripot ay minsan ay maaaring magdulot sa iyo upang makaligtaan sa mga magagandang karanasan.

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