Meaning of pound-foolish in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌpaʊn(d)ˈfuːlɪʃ/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   pound-foolish

   Definitions

   1. unwise in dealing with large sums

   Synonyms

   • wasteful

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