ascetic vs cheapskate

ascetic

noun
  • One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence. 

adj
  • Characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure. 

  • Of or relating to ascetics 

cheapskate

noun
  • Someone who does not give freely. 

  • Someone who stingily avoids spending money. 

How often have the words ascetic and cheapskate occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )