Leech
Leech noun - A person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return.
Usage example: whenever the gang went out for pizza, the leech in the group always had an excuse for not paying his fair share
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Tightwad and leech are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tightwad" instead a noun "Leech".
Tightwad
Tightwad noun - A mean grasping person who is usually stingy with money.
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Tightwad and Leech. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/leech/tightwad
Leech & Tightwad. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/leech/tightwad>.
Tightwad or Leech. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/leech/tightwad.
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