pincher UK /ˈpɪntʃə/US /ˈpɪnt͡ʃɚ/noun 4forms 1phrases 1 noun4 •A person or thing that pinches, as in squeezing; e.g. a miser or penny pincher. •Eggcorn of pincer. •(old-fashioned) Dated form of pincer. •A person or thing that pinches, as in stealing; e.g. a thief or kleptomaniac. formspinchers Phrases with pincher penny pincherOne who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.