Pfennigfuchser

The ongoing global economic crisis has caused more than a few tight-wads to become "Pfennigfuchser" (literally "penny foxes"). In English, we might translate the term with "penny-pincher" or "cheapskate" - and calling someone a "Pfennigfuchser" isn't any kinder. But if being one helps you outfox the current crisis, then don’t worry about holding on to those coins.