<p>I understand that 抠门儿 is an informal phrase meaning dingy. But can't figure out how these three Chinese words combined together could be used to describe a person being dingy (extremely reluctant to spend money). I googled and baidu but in vain. </p>

<p>Any ideas?</p>

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What is the origin of 抠门儿?
# What is the origin of 抠门儿?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-11-07)

I understand that 抠门儿 is an informal phrase meaning dingy. But can't figure out how these three Chinese words combined together could be used to describe a person being dingy (extremely reluctant to spend money). I googled and baidu but in vain.

Any ideas?

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