Closefistedly

/ˌkloʊsˈfɪstɪdli/ adverb

Definition

In a stingy or miserly manner; unwillingly spending money or resources.

Etymology

From 'closefisted' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly,' which turns adjectives into adverbs describing how something is done.

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