pincher
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈpɪntʃə/ / /ˈpɪnt͡ʃɚ/
name
Etymology: Reduced form of Pinchard.
- A surname.
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English pinch English -er English pincher From pinch + -er.
- A person or thing that pinches, as in squeezing; e.g. a miser or penny pincher.
“The troubles can be endless: a mix-up on meals, a shortage of liquor, engine difficulties, other mechanical quirks, male pinchers, female whiners, vomiting children, two-timing stewardesses who steal your man, and, once in awhile,^([sic]) a plane that takes a good friend to a fiery death.”
- A person or thing that pinches, as in stealing; e.g. a thief or kleptomaniac.
““And they would certainly take offence, were their son to be accused of theft.” “It would stir them up like an egg whisk. I mean, however well they know that Wilbert is a pincher, they don't want to have it rubbed in.””
““And if ever a man needed to be constantly under an eye, it's the above kleptomaniac.” “The what?” “Haven't you been told? Wilbert's a pincher. […] He pinches things. Everything that isn't nailed down is grist to his mill.””
- Dated form of pincer.
- Eggcorn of pincer.