stingy — unwilling to spend money; mean with money
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unwilling to spend money; mean with money
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstɪndʒi/
Example Sentences
- My stingy roommate counts every grain of rice he shares.
- The restaurant owner is so stingy that he reuses napkins.
- Don't be stingy with compliments - they cost nothing.
stingy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈstɪndʒi/]
unwilling to spend money; mean with money
The stingy uncle counts every single peanut before sharing the bowl.
Sting-y bee stings anyone asking for money - extremely stingy!
Too stingy to share stringy pasta with his clingy cat!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 17th century English, derived from 'sting' meaning to prick or cause sharp pain. Originally described someone who felt a painful 'sting' every time they had to spend money.
Breakdown
sting (to prick/cause pain) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by')
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📝Examples
“My stingy roommate counts every grain of rice he shares.”
“The restaurant owner is so stingy that he reuses napkins.”
“Don't be stingy with compliments - they cost nothing.”
“She's stingy with her time and rarely helps others.”
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