stin·gy (st n j )adj. stin·gi·er, stin·gi·est 1. Giving or spending reluctantly. 2. Scanty or meager: a stingy meal; stingy with details about the past. [Perhaps alteration of dialectal stingy, stinging, from sting.] stin gi·ly adv.stin gi·ness n. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | stinginess - a lack of generosity; a general unwillingness to part with money trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature minginess, niggardliness, niggardness, tightfistedness, meanness, parsimoniousness, parsimony, closeness, tightness - extreme stinginess penuriousness - a disposition to be niggardly with money illiberality - a disposition not to be liberal (generous) with money selfishness - stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others generosity, generousness - the trait of being willing to give your money or time |
Translations
stinginess
n (inf, of person, government) → Geiz m, → Knauserigkeit f (inf), → Knickerigkeit f (inf); (of sum, portion, donation) → Schäbigkeit f, → Popeligkeit f (inf)
stinginess [ˈstɪndʒɪnɪs] n (pej) (of person) → avarizia, tirchieria; (of gift, contribution) → esiguità
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|