miser /ˈmaɪzə(ɹ)/ noun3 •A person who hoards money rather than spending it; one who is cheap or extremely parsimonious.Scrooge was a typical miser: spending nothing he could save, nor enjoying his wealth. •A kind of earth auger, typically large-bored and often hand-operated. •(no longer used) A person who is wretched or despicable; a wretch. formsmisers