HyperDic: penny-wise

English > 1 sense of the word penny-wise:
ADJECTIVEallpenny-wisethrifty in small matters only
English > penny-wise: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaningthrifty in small matters only.
BroaderthriftyCareful and diligent in the use of resources

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