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Penny-wise and pound-foolish

Synonyms for "penny-wise and pound-foolish" (18 found)

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General use (17)

Adj, noun, verb(4 words)
lavishprofligatesparingcheeseparing
Adj, noun(2 words)
prodigalspendthrift
Adj, verb(3 words)
profuseintemperateskimping
Noun, verb(2 words)
scrimpingstinting
Verb(1 words)
scamping

Informal (1)

Adj, adv, noun, slang(1 words)
incontinent

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