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definition

tight as a crab’s arse under water adjective

Unduly economy-minded

Origin

Applied (by another) to ERJ, a boss of Mark’s who was known for tight budgets

Collector

Mark – 1980s
Mark Iliff – owner

See also

short arms, deep pockets

Submitted: 08/03/2021 by Mark ● Last updated: 10/02/2022 15:04 by Mark

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