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Definition of: stingy
(stin′jē) adjective ·gi·er, ·gi·est
1. Extremely penurious or selfish; miserly.
2. Scanty, as from penurious giving. See synonyms under AVARICIOUS. [<dial. E stinge a sting]
—stin′gi·ly adverb
—stin′gi·ness noun
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