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STINGY

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There are 2 meanings of the word Stingy.

How to pronounce stingy:

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Def 2 UK

Stingy - as an adjective

Unwilling to spend (money, time, resources, etc.)

Example: "She practices economy without being stingy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ungenerous
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
generous

Deficient in amount or quality or extent

Example: "Meager resources"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meagermeagerlymeagrescrimpy

Example Sentences

"He's so stingy that he never wants to give anyone a present."
"My boss is stingy and refuses to give us a raise."
"She's stingy with compliments and rarely praises anyone."
"He's stingy when it comes to sharing his food with others."
"The restaurant's portions are stingy and not worth the price."
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Word Game Points

Is STINGY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stingy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STINGY has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is STINGY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stingy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STINGY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is STINGY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stingy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STINGY has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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