Anagrams of: NIGGARDING

• marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

• the act of digging

• material resulting from the process of grinding

• a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears)

• the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

• continually complaining or faultfinding

• having a debilitating effect

• the act of arranging in a graduated series

• changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface

• evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score

• gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

• formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel

• a small piece of cloth

• a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities

• music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano)

• newspaper with half-size pages

• a boisterous practical joke (especially by college students)

• treat cruelly

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• play in ragtime

• harass with persistent criticism or carping

• censure severely or angrily

• break into lumps before sorting

• a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend