stingy
Stingy (adj) means unwilling to spend, give, or share; miserly. Example: “He was too stingy to leave a decent tip.”
How to use stingy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnwilling to give or spend, or too small in amount.
Don't confuse with "stringy" (thin and fibrous, like meat).
Word forms
stingier comparative, stingier comparative, stingiest superlative, stingiest superlative
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He was too _____ to leave a decent tip.
Etymology
Possibly a dialect variant related to "sting", suggesting a sharp, ungenerous nature.
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What does “stingy” mean?
The word “stingy” means unwilling to spend, give, or share; miserly. In plain terms, unwilling to give or spend, or too small in amount.
How do you pronounce “stingy”?
“Stingy” is pronounced STIHND-zhee (/ˈstɪnd͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “stingy” in a sentence?
Here is “stingy” used in a sentence: “He was too stingy to leave a decent tip.”
What is another word for “stingy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stingy” include as tight as Dick's hatband, cheap, cheeseparing, chintzy, close and close as wax.
What is the opposite of “stingy”?
The opposite of “stingy” — its antonyms — are wasteful, prodigal, profligate, spendthrift and generous.
What part of speech is “stingy”?
“Stingy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “stingy” have?
“Stingy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: unwilling to spend, give, or share; miserly.
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