Nipcheese

adj, noun, slang

adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of miser. derogatory, slang
  2. 2
    Synonym of purser. derogatory, jargon
Adjective
  1. 1
    Synonym of miserly.

    "Contrasting with this nip-cheese policy as to all things railway, the Estimates Committee recommends a simpler system of control of expenditure on classified roads, with the emphasis more on achievement and less on control."

Example

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"Contrasting with this nip-cheese policy as to all things railway, the Estimates Committee recommends a simpler system of control of expenditure on classified roads, with the emphasis more on achievement and less on control."

Etymology

From nip + cheese.

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