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Scrooge
UK
/skruːdʒ/
US
/skrudʒ/
Translation of "scrooge" into Russian
Definitions
Scrooge
Noun
A person who is miserly or stingy, often associated with a lack of generosity.
He was such a scrooge, refusing to donate even a small amount to the charity drive.
A reference to the character Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol', known for his initial miserly and unkind nature.
During the holiday season, he was often called a Scrooge because of his disdain for festive celebrations.
Scrooge
Proper noun
Ebenezer Scrooge, the main character in Charles Dickens' novella "A Christmas Carol."
Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past on Christmas Eve.
Idioms and phrases
a real Scrooge
He is such a real Scrooge when it comes to spending money.
настоящий Скрудж
Он такой настоящий Скрудж, когда дело доходит до трат денег.
don't be a Scrooge
He always tells her not to be a Scrooge during the holidays.
не будь Скруджем
Он всегда говорит ей не быть Скруджем во время праздников.
modern scrooge
He was considered a modern Scrooge for refusing to donate to charity.
современный Скрудж
Его считали современным Скруджем за отказ пожертвовать на благотворительность.
little scrooge
Even as a child, he was a little Scrooge, hoarding his allowance.
маленький Скрудж
Даже в детстве он был маленьким Скруджем, копившим свои карманные деньги.
typical scrooge
His refusal to lend money to friends made him seem like a typical Scrooge.
типичный Скрудж
Отказ одалживать деньги друзьям сделал его похожим на типичного Скруджа.
such a scrooge
Why are you being such a Scrooge during the holidays?
такой Скрудж
Почему ты такой Скрудж во время праздников?
corporate scrooge
The CEO's cost-cutting measures earned him the nickname 'corporate Scrooge'.
корпоративный Скрудж
Меры экономии, принятые генеральным директором, принесли ему прозвище 'корпоративный Скрудж'.