penny-wise and pound-foolish (18 synonym found)

Penny-wise and pound-foolish has 18 synonyms. The top synonyms for penny-wise and pound-foolish are lavish, prodigal, profligate, intemperate, incontinent, parsimonious, frugal, profuse and 10 more. Another word for penny-wise and pound-foolish is lavish. Browse the full list below.


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What is a synonym for penny-wise and pound-foolish?

A common synonym for penny-wise and pound-foolish is lavish. Other synonyms include prodigal, profligate, intemperate, incontinent.

How many synonyms does penny-wise and pound-foolish have?

Penny-wise and pound-foolish has 18 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does penny-wise and pound-foolish mean?

(adj): Alternative form of penny wise and pound foolish.


Definition of penny-wise and pound-foolish:

(adj) : Alternative form of penny wise and pound foolish. [(idiomatic) Prudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with large amounts.]
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Definition of penny-wise and pound-foolish:

(adj) : Alternative form of penny wise and pound foolish. [(idiomatic) Prudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with large amounts.]
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