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nipcheese

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Synonym of miserly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: miserly

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Synonym of miser.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory, slang

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: miser

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

Synonym of purser.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory, jargon

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: purser

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From nip + cheese.