D'esgrignon (en. From esgrignon)

/dɛsɡʁiɲɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A person exhibiting stingy behavior or seeking to gain advantages in a dishonest manner.

This man is really d'esgrignon; he never wants to share.

Cet homme est vraiment d'esgrignon, il ne veut jamais partager.

An individual who lacks generosity.

Don't be d'esgrignon; offer him a drink.

Ne sois pas d'esgrignon, offre-lui un verre.

Can also refer to someone who is too opportunistic.

In business, you often encounter d'esgrignons who will do anything to earn more.

En affaires, on rencontre souvent des d'esgrignon prêts à tout pour gagner plus.

Of uncertain origin, likely derived from a regional term referring to a stingy person.

To be d'esgrignon

To be stingy or not generous.

Être d'esgrignon

To have a heart of d'esgrignon

To be hard and insensitive.

Avoir un cœur d'esgrignon

d'esgrignonerie

Stingy or petty behavior.

d'esgrignonerie

esgrignoter

To eat slowly or in a miserly manner.

esgrignoter

A person who takes advantage of others.

That guy is a real d'esgrignon; he uses others without ever giving anything in return.

Ce type est un vrai d'esgrignon, il se sert des autres sans jamais donner en retour.

Someone who never shares what they have.

She is d'esgrignon; even with her friends, she never pays her share.

Elle est d'esgrignon, même avec ses amis, elle ne paie jamais sa part.