Word to describe a person who only speaks a few words [closed]

I need help recalling a phrase or a word. This phrase is used to describe a person who speaks as few words as possible. He or she only speaks when others asks him or her a question.

I've seen this phrase before. It's something like He is stingy with his words.

Consider calling him a man of few words.

of few words phrase Taciturn. ‘he's a man of few words’ - ODO

You ask for "a phrase or a word": the obvious word that comes to mind is:

Taciturn
adjective

1. inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation.

2. dour, stern, and silent in expression and manner.

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I'd go with:

laconic

From Wiktionary:

Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.