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last of the big spenders

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Someone who does not spend much money.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, ironic

Examples

  • "He bought you a sandwich?" / "Yeah, you know him, the last of the big spenders."

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