Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mingy

Adjective
/ˈmɪn.dʒi/
Definition
Stingy or miserly; unwilling to give or share.
Examples
  • His mingy attitude during the charity event surprised everyone.
  • She was so mingy that she wouldn’t even buy a coffee for her friend.
Meaning
The term describes someone who is very reluctant to part with their money or possessions and may hoard them instead.
Synonyms
  • stingy
  • miserly
  • parsimonious
  • tightfisted