Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stingy
adjective
/ˈstɪn.dʒi/
Definition
Unwilling to spend money or use resources; tightfisted.
Examples
- He is so stingy that he won’t even buy a coffee for his friends.
- Her stingy behavior at the restaurant shocked everyone.
- Despite his wealth, he is known for being stingy with donations.
Meaning
Someone who is stingy does not like to give or spend money, often keeping it for themselves.
Synonyms
- frugal
- miserly
- cheap
- tight
- parsimonious
