Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stingiest

Adjective

/ˈstɪn.dʒi.əst/

Definition

The term ‘stingiest’ refers to someone who is very reluctant to spend money or share resources, often to an extreme degree.

Examples

Despite earning a good salary, he is known as the stingiest person in our office.
She was so stingy that she refused to buy coffee for her friends on a special day.
The stingiest of all was the old miser who never spent a dime.

Meaning

This word describes a person who is exceedingly frugal or miserly, typically unwilling to part with their wealth even when it might be reasonable to do so.