Stingy
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Reluctant to spend money, give time, or share resources with others.
“He was so stingy with the heating that they all wore coats indoors in winter.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈstɪndʒi/
Syllables
sting·y
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