100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "scrooge"

Definition

"Scrooge" is commonly used as a noun to refer to a miserly or stingy person, often characterized by a lack of generosity and an unwillingness to spend money or share wealth. The term is derived from the character Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' novella "A Christmas Carol," who epitomizes these traits until he undergoes a transformation.

Synonyms

• Miser
• Skinflint
• Cheapskate
• Penny-pincher
• Tightwad
• Scrooge McDuck (in some contexts referring to a wealthy miser)

Antonyms

• Philanthropist
• Spendthrift
• Generous person
• Benefactor
• Lavish spender

Examples

1. He always Scrooges at the idea of donating to charity.
2. Don't be such a Scrooge; it's the holiday season!
3. She tends to Scrooge when it comes to buying gifts for others.
4. He Scrooged his way through the entire vacation, refusing to spend a dime.
5. My neighbor is a real Scrooge; he never shares his resources.
6. Why do you always Scrooge on the party budget?
7. It’s hard to enjoy life when you constantly Scrooge every little expense.
8. Nobody likes to be around someone who Scrooges at every opportunity.
9. When it comes to paying the bill, he always Scrooges out of it.
10. She Scrooged her way through the holiday season, skipping parties altogether.
11. I refuse to Scrooge when it comes to my children's education.
12. He Scrooges on the tips he gives to servers at restaurants.
13. You don't have to Scrooge; a little generosity goes a long way.
14. A true friend wouldn't Scrooge on you in times of need.
15. I can't stand it when people Scrooge on their friends.
16. He might as well be a Scrooge if he keeps this up.
17. Don't Scrooge on your own happiness; treat yourself sometimes.
18. She tends to Scrooge about spending on entertainment.
19. I hope you don't Scrooge on the decorations for the party.
20. If you continue to Scrooge, you might miss out on important experiences.
21. He always Scrooges when it comes to group outings.
22. Why do you have to Scrooge every time we go out?
23. It's unfortunate that some people Scrooge instead of enjoying life.
24. He Scrooges whenever I suggest we split the bill.
25. I don't want to Scrooge on this project; it deserves a good investment.
26. Let's not Scrooge on the quality of our work.
27. She Scrooged on the wedding budget, which upset everyone.
28. If you Scrooge now, you'll regret it later.
29. He Scrooges every time I ask him to contribute to the team fund.
30. Don't be a Scrooge; it's time to celebrate!
31. He always manages to Scrooge his way out of paying.
32. Trying to save money shouldn't mean you have to Scrooge all the time.
33. She Scrooged her way through the shopping list, buying only the bare essentials.
34. You can't Scrooge your way to happiness.
35. He Scrooges whenever it's time to split the rent.
36. I would rather not Scrooge on such special occasions.
37. She doesn't want to Scrooge, but she also wants to save for her future.
38. He always Scrooges on the coffee runs at work.
39. You don't have to Scrooge; we can all chip in together.
40. It’s frustrating when people Scrooge on their commitments.
41. You can't Scrooge your way through life and expect to be happy.
42. He Scrooges on his groceries, opting for the cheapest options.
43. Why do you always Scrooge on the fun activities?
44. If you want to be liked, don’t Scrooge on kindness.
45. He has a tendency to Scrooge his way through every vacation.
46. It's not a good look when you Scrooge in front of guests.
47. Trying to save money is fine, but don't Scrooge on quality.
48. She often Scrooges on her birthday celebrations.
49. He Scrooged out of attending the family reunion.
50. You should never Scrooge on the things that make you happy.
51. I can't believe you would Scrooge on something so important.
52. He Scrooges on the smallest of expenses.
53. It's sad to see someone Scrooge when they could enjoy life instead.
54. Don't Scrooge on your friends; they deserve your generosity.
55. She Scrooged when it came to the team dinner.
56. Let’s get this straight: you can’t Scrooge and still expect everyone to like you.
57. He Scrooges on his own health by refusing to spend on proper food.
58. You should never Scrooge on your personal growth.
59. It's hard to deal with someone who constantly Scrooges.
60. Why do you Scrooge on the little things that matter?
61. He doesn’t want to Scrooge, but he’s trying to save for a house.
62. The party was dull because he decided to Scrooge on entertainment.
63. You can’t Scrooge your way into good relationships.
64. She Scrooged on the office supplies, and it caused a problem.
65. He always manages to Scrooge out of buying lunch.
66. Don’t Scrooge on the effort you put into your work.
67. She decided to Scrooge instead of going out for dinner.
68. It’s not worth it to Scrooge when you could invest in joy.
69. He Scrooged his way through the holiday shopping season.
70. I can’t believe you would Scrooge on your own wedding!
71. You shouldn't Scrooge on moments that bring you joy.
72. He tends to Scrooge when it comes to his personal expenses.
73. Don't Scrooge on the memories you create with your family.
74. She always Scrooges when it’s time to pay for lunch.
75. If you Scrooge on your health, you might regret it later.
76. It's disappointing to see someone Scrooge on their friends.
77. He constantly tries to Scrooge his way out of responsibilities.
78. You don't have to Scrooge; life is meant to be enjoyed.
79. Don't be surprised if people avoid you if you Scrooge too much.
80. They Scrooged on the decorations this year.
81. If he continues to Scrooge, he won't have any friends left.
82. She Scrooged on the details that mattered most.
83. I can’t stand it when people Scrooge on community events.
84. It's hard to be happy if you always Scrooge.
85. He Scrooged when it came to his own birthday celebration.
86. Don't Scrooge on love; it’s priceless.
87. She often Scrooges on the treats for her pets.
88. I wish he wouldn’t Scrooge about the little things.
89. They Scrooge every time we discuss a group gift.
90. You don’t need to Scrooge; we can find a balance.
91. He should learn that it’s better not to Scrooge when it comes to friendships.
92. She Scrooged on the holiday festivities this year.
93. Don't be a Scrooge; share your blessings with others!
94. He tends to Scrooge on the team outings.
95. It’s not wise to Scrooge on experiences that enrich your life.
96. I can’t believe he would Scrooge on something so trivial.
97. She has a reputation for Scrooging on her commitments.
98. You really shouldn’t Scrooge when it comes to your health.
99. He Scrooged when it came to spending on education.
100. If you keep this up, you will be known as the Scrooge of the office.