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parsimony

noun

/ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

Meaning

extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources

His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.

stinginess, frugality, miserliness, thrift

generosity, extravagance, lavishness

act of parsimony, extreme parsimony, parsimony in spending

a cowardly or dishonorable person

The scientific study of insects.

an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease

a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit

Playful and humorous conversation; banter.

The quality or habit of being on time; arriving or occurring at the scheduled time.