piker

/ˈpaɪkər/
noun
  1. A person who is cautious or unwilling to spend money; a cheapskate.
    • My uncle is a piker who always buys the cheapest items, even if they break quickly.
    • He's such a piker that he never leaves a tip at restaurants.
    • Don't be a piker — chip in for the group gift like everyone else.
  2. A person who does something in a small or half-hearted way; someone who lacks ambition or commitment.
    • The team's star player was no piker; he gave 100% every game.
    • She called him a piker because he quit the marathon after only two miles.
    • In the world of extreme sports, he was a piker who only tried the easiest trails.
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