Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stingier

adjective

/ˈstɪn.dʒɪər/

Definition

reluctant to give or spend; not generous.

Examples

She was stingier than ever when it came to sharing her wealth with others.
Despite earning a good salary, he became stingier with each year that went by.
Because of his stingier behavior, he had few friends willing to help him out in times of need.

Meaning

Stingier describes a person or behavior that is frugal to the point of being miserly, often unwilling to part with resources, whether money or other forms of assistance.