stingy

Pronunciation

• enPR: stĭnʹjē, IPA ^(key): /ˈstɪndʒi/

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Adjective

Positive stingy

Comparative stingier

Superlative stingiest

1. If a person is stingy, they are mean and unwilling to spend; not generous.
   • Synonyms: scrooge and miser

   He's really stingy and never buys anyone a drink when we go out.