/mah-kah-BEH-o/
A total cheapskate, someone who won't spend a single penny more than absolutely necessary. The macabeo has deep pockets and short arms — always conveniently absent when it's time to pay.
Example
"Don't ask him to treat you — he's the biggest miser alive."
"He's so cheap he reuses paper towels."
Regional synonyms:
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/mah-kah-BEH-o/
A total cheapskate, someone who won't spend a single penny more than absolutely necessary. The macabeo has deep pockets and short arms — always conveniently absent when it's time to pay.
Example
"Don't ask him to treat you — he's the biggest miser alive."
"He's so cheap he reuses paper towels."
Regional synonyms: