豪キャブラリー：Tightarse

Tightarse is a Strine (Australian English) term for someone who hates spending money.

日本語の意味
Tightarse は、お金にとてもケチな人を指します。

Explanation
It is usually playful, but can be an insult.

日本語での解説
冗談で使われることもありますが、悪口になることもあります。

Example
“Don’t be a tightarse. Buy your shout, mate.”

日本語訳
「ケチるなよ。自分の番くらい払えよ。」

Strine Culcha
Australians value generosity and taking turns paying.

オージー文化メモ
オーストラリアでは順番におごる文化がよく見られます。

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