Stint

/stɪnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity.

He took a stint as an intern before pursuing a full-time position.

a limitation or restriction, especially in terms of resources or effort.

The stint in funding forced the team to become more innovative with their resources.

verb

to restrict or limit something, especially resources or time.

The committee had to stint on the budget to ensure the project was completed.

to be frugal or sparing; to hold back.

When it comes to spending, she does not stint on quality.

Middle English, from stinten meaning to stop, to cease

stint as

to serve or work in a specified role temporarily

stint on

to limit or hold back on providing something

restrict

To limit or control something.

cease

To bring or come to an end.

assignment

A task or piece of work assigned to someone.

A brief or temporary period in a capacity or role.

He did a quick stint with that startup before moving on.

To skimp on something.

Don't stint on the fun when planning your vacation!