Definition of Pound-foolish

1. Adjective. Unwise in dealing with large sums.

Similar to: Wasteful

Definition of Pound-foolish

1. Adjective. Being unwise in dealing with large amounts of money. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pound-foolish

poultryman
poultrymen
poultrywoman
poultrywomen
poults
pounce
pounced
pouncer
pouncers
pounces
pouncet
pouncets
pouncing
pouncingly
pound-foolish (current term)
pound-for-pound
pound-force
pound cake
pound cakes
pound for pound
pound net
pound of flesh
pound off
pound sand
pound shop
pound sign
pound signs
pound sterling
pound the pavement

Literary usage of Pound-foolish

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Complete Golfer by Harry Vardon (1908)
"... preliminary survey—A patient study of possibilities—Stakes at the holes—Removal of natural disadvantages—" Penny wise and pound foolish "—The selection ..."

2. The Life and Correspondence of Thomas Slingsby Duncombe, Late M.P. for Finsbury by Thomas H. Duncombe (1868)
"... Kangaroo Cooke, Red Herrings, Monk Lewis, Old Sarum, The Sultana, The Lady, Penny Wise and Pound Foolish, Handsome Jack, The Governor of Finland. MR. ..."

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