26984 words

stingy

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
unwilling to spend money:

Examples:

He's really stingy and never buys anyone a drink when we go out.
The landlords are so stingy - they refused to pay for new carpets.
2
small in amount and less than is needed or expected:

Examples:

The problems are linked to stingy government spending over the past decade.
The private operators, to earn a profit, have fewer employees with lower pay and stingier benefits.
3
not generous, or unwilling to spend money:

Examples:

Some bankers are stingy in lending to small businesses.

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