English Dictionary

miser

/ˈmaɪzə(ɹ)/

noun

(derogatory) A person who hoards money rather than spending it; one who is cheap or extremely parsimonious. / A kind of earth auger, typically large-bored and often hand-operated.

The miser refused to spend any money.

意味（1）

(derogatory) A person who hoards money rather than spending it; one who is cheap or extremely parsimonious.

Ebenezer Scrooge was a stereotypical miser: he spent nothing he could save, neither giving to charity nor enjoying his wealth.

意味（2）

A kind of earth auger, typically large-bored and often hand-operated.