stingy
The origin and history of stingy.
Etymology
Possibly a dialect variant related to "sting", suggesting a sharp, ungenerous nature.
The origin and history of stingy.
Possibly a dialect variant related to "sting", suggesting a sharp, ungenerous nature.
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