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niggardly

Niggardly (adj) means withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly.

adj
1
Withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly.
2
Conceding few runs (of a bowler).
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What is the meaning of niggardly?

"niggardly" (adj) means withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly.

What are the different meanings of niggardly?

"niggardly" has 2 main meanings: 1. Withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly; 2. Conceding few runs (of a bowler).

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