stingy

/ˈstɪndʒi/ · adjective

Meaning

Unwilling to spend, give, or share; ungenerous; mean
Small, scant, meager, insufficient
Stinging; able to sting.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

miserly(English)mingy(English)closefisted(English)cheeseparing(English)tightfisted(English)penny-pinching(English)penurious(English)scrimy(English)greedy(English)nellie(English)defense(English)offense(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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