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stingy

stin·gy [ stínjee ] (comparative stin·gi·er, superlative stin·gi·est)


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 ?]

stin·gi·ly adverb
stin·gi·ness noun
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