1. stingy or miserly behavior; petty economizing or penny-pinching

1. characterized by stinginess or unwillingness to spend money; miserly

Examples

• The company's cheeseparing approach to employee benefits angered the workforce.
• His cheeseparing habits meant he refused to buy anything he didn't absolutely need.
• The budget cuts represented pure cheeseparing at the expense of quality.
• She criticized the government's cheeseparing policies on education funding.
• Despite his wealth, he was known for his cheeseparing nature.
• The restaurant's cheeseparing portions disappointed the customers.
• Their cheeseparing mentality prevented them from investing in necessary upgrades.