Margaret Atwood

You can examine the whole 19th century from the point of view of who would have maxed out their credit cards. Emma Bovary would have maxed hers out. No question. Mr. Scrooge would not have. He would have snipped his up.

Canadian Novelist

Using 'scrooge' implies a strong negative judgment towards someone's generosity.

Negative Connotation

'Scrooge' is often used more around Christmas time due to its association with the character from 'A Christmas Carol'.

Holiday Reference

Best used in informal situations; might be too casual or disrespectful in formal contexts.

Colloquial Usage

Refers to the specific character 'Ebenezer Scrooge' from a famous 19th-century novel.

Classic Literature

'Scrooge' represents the archetype of a miser and is widely recognized in English-speaking cultures.

Cultural Icon

Understanding Scrooge also means knowing about his change from miser to generous through the story.