"Scrooges" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Scrooges (noun)
The term "scrooges" is derived from the fictional character Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens' novella "A Christmas Carol". A Scrooge is someone who is miserly, stingy, and reluctant to spend money or help others, often shown as someone reluctant to show kindness or generosity, especially during the holiday season.
In modern usage, the term is used to describe someone who is frugal or penny-pinching, but it can also imply a more broader sense of being unwilling or hesitant to show kindness or generosity, often with an element of heartlessness or coldness.