Meaning Of The Word Stingy

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stingy
adjective: If you describe someone as stingy, you are criticizing them for being unwilling to spend money.

stingy in American English 1
giving or spending grudgingly or only through necessity; mean; miserly
adjective: reluctant to give or spend; not generous; niggardly; penurious

stingy in American English 2
stinging or capable of stinging
adjective: having a sting

stingy in British English 1
adjective: unwilling to spend or give

stingy in British English 2
adjective: stinging or capable of stinging
noun: a stinging nettle

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