adj
stingy
STIHND-zhee
adj
1
Unwilling to spend, give, or share; miserly.
"He was too stingy to leave a decent tip."
2
Meager or insufficient in amount.
"The restaurant gave us a stingy portion for the price."
How to Use Stingy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnwilling to give or spend, or too small in amount.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "stringy" (thin and fibrous, like meat).
Easily confused with
Common pairings
stingy with money
stingy portion
Word Forms
stingier comparative, stingier comparative, stingiest superlative, stingiest superlative
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Etymology
Possibly a dialect variant related to "sting", suggesting a sharp, ungenerous nature.