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stingy in Greek

stingy in Greek is τσιγκούνης — stingy means unwilling to spend, give, or share; miserly.

stingy in Greek

τσιγκούνης
adj
Pronounced: tsigounis
Unwilling to spend, give, or share; ungenerous; mean.

What does "stingy" mean?

  1. adj Unwilling to spend, give, or share; miserly.
    ""Well, I'm doing my best to grow," said Davy, "but it's a thing you can't hurry much. If Marilla wasn't so stingy with her jam I believe I'd grow a lot faster.""
  2. adj Meager or insufficient in amount.
    "The realization of this joint oppression is like discovering that the stingy crusts of bread being held out by society have mold on them."
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stingy in a sentence

  • "Well, I'm doing my best to grow," said Davy, "but it's a thing you can't hurry much. If Marilla wasn't so stingy with her jam I believe I'd grow a lot faster."
  • He was too stingy to leave a decent tip.
  • The realization of this joint oppression is like discovering that the stingy crusts of bread being held out by society have mold on them.
  • The restaurant gave us a stingy portion for the price.

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What is "stingy" in Greek?
"stingy" in Greek is τσιγκούνης. stingy means: Unwilling to spend, give, or share; miserly.
How do you pronounce τσιγκούνης?
"stingy" in Greek is τσιγκούνης, pronounced "tsigounis".
How do you use "stingy" in a sentence?
Example: "He was too stingy to leave a decent tip." In Greek, "stingy" is τσιγκούνης.
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