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| min·gy [ mínjee ] (comparative min·gi·er, superlative min·gi·est) |
adjective |
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| Definition: |
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1. small in quantity: very small or tiny in quantity or degree
  tried to live on a mingy salary
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2. stingy: ungenerous or stingy
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informal
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a mingy roommate who wouldn't share living expenses
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3. shoddy in quality: creating a negative impression on others because of being shoddy
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informal
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| [Early 20th century. Origin ?] |
