Stingy

/ˈstɪn.dʒi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous.

Despite earning a good salary, he was stingy when it came to tipping.

meaning not generous or liberal in sharing.

Her stingy attitude made it difficult for her friends to rely on her for support.

characterized by a reluctance to give or share.

The stingy portions at the restaurant left everyone still hungry.

having a strong desire to keep money to oneself; tightfisted.

His stingy nature prevented him from ever donating to charity.

Originating from the Old English 'stingan', meaning to sting or to prick, referring to a tightness in giving.

stingy with one's money

reluctant to spend money.

stingy old man

a term used to describe an elderly person who is very unwilling to share or spend money.

stingy as a mouse

extremely unwilling to spend money.

miser

a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

tightwad

a person who is excessively frugal or stingy.

penny-pincher

a person who is unwilling to spend money.

cheap skate

Don't be a cheap skate; treat your friends once in a while.

penny-pincher

He's such a penny-pincher that he won't buy new clothes.