Cheeseparing is an adjective that means careful or stingy with money.
During the 16th century, it was common for people to cut away the rind, or outer layer of cheese. This act of stinginess came to be called ‘cheeseparing.’ Today the term is used to describe any stingy act, cheese-related or not. Here’s an example:
The cheeseparing that takes place at that restaurant is truly outrageous. Not only are they too cheap to give you napkins with your order, but they also charge you extra for ice.
