Miser

A miser /ˈmaɪzər/ is a person who is reluctant to spend money, sometimes to the point of forgoing even basic comforts and some necessities, in order to hoard money or other possessions. Although the word is sometimes used loosely to characterise anyone who is mean with their money, if such behaviour is not accompanied by taking delight in what is saved, it is not properly miserly.

This article is about parsimonious people. For other uses, see Miser (disambiguation). "Cheapskate" redirects here. For the Supergrass song, see Cheapskate (song). "Skinflint" redirects here. For the band Skinflint, see Skinflint (band).

Misers as a type have been a perennial object of popular fascination and a fruitful source for writers and artists in many cultures.

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