niggard — 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/
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
The old niggard clutches every coin while his fireplace sits cold and empty.
The niggard guarded every coin and refused to spend any of his money. (nig·gard → "NEVER GUARD your money this much!")
The niggard stayed a miser, thinking that saving every penny made him wiser.
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🎤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.
Breakdown
niggard (root meaning 'stingy person') + -ly (adverb suffix when used as 'niggardly')
🎵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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