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What does 'miser' mean?
Miser(noun):
From Scrooge McDuck to Mr. Burns, the miser is a character trope that blends comedy, cruelty, and critique. It’s a classic word for writers crafting greedy villains, comedians looking for punchlines, and test-takers flexing high-level vocabulary.
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Writers: Create a character whose stinginess affects more than just money.
Comedians: Write a bit where being a miser pays off—and then doesn’t.
Students: Use miser in your GRE or SAT prep, and try to sneak in tightwad or skinflint too.
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