tightwad tightwad {n. phr.} A stingy person. My father is such a tightwad that he won't give me an allowance. Categories: add yours {n. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: T Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment