niggard (**니**거드) — a person who is reluctant to spend money; a miser
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is reluctant to spend money; a miser
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɪɡərd/
Korean meaning: 돈을 쓰기 싫어하는 사람, 구두쇠
Korean pronunciation: **니**거드
Example Sentences
- Don't be such a niggard - it's your friend's birthday party!
- The niggard refused to tip the waiter even after excellent service.
- He's such a niggard that he reuses tea bags three times.
niggard
NOUN//ˈnɪɡərd//
a person who is reluctant to spend money; a miser
A niggard reluctantly counts exact change at the restaurant counter
The niggard finally figured what his greed had triggered!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English in the 14th century, derived from Old Norse 'hnǫggr' meaning 'stingy' or 'miserly'. The word evolved to describe someone who is extremely reluctant to spend money.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Don't be such a niggard - it's your friend's birthday party!”
“The niggard refused to tip the waiter even after excellent service.”
“He's such a niggard that he reuses tea bags three times.”
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