Definition of Stingy
Stingy
stin·gy


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(adjective)
miserly and ungenerous, unwilling to give, use, or spend, especially money, or doing so in extremely small amounts;

e.g. Nobody likes the stingy friend who won't pick up their share of the tab at the bar.

(adjective)
extremely small or scanty in size or amount, showing a spirit that is mean and not generous;

e.g. They were each given a stingy serving of stew and not much else to eat.



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