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stingy (1)

stingy [ stínji ] (comparative stingier, superlative stingiest)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. ungenerous: not generous in giving or spending money

2. small or inadequate: ungenerously small or inadequate
a stingy tip

[Mid-17th century. Origin ?]

stingily adverb
stinginess noun
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