Stingy Definition

stingy
adjective
  1. unwilling to spend; "she practices economy without being stingy"; "an ungenerous response to the appeal for funds"
  2. deficient in amount or quality or extent; "meager resources"; "meager fare"

"Stingy" in song lyrics

See how stingy is used in real songs:

  • "Like the Indy, got too many Benjis to be stingy"
    D.I.T.C. f/ A.G., O.C., Ghetto Dwellas — Themes, Dreams, and Schemes
  • "so-siddity that's why I'm so stingy"
    Field Mob f/ Kokane — Hit it for Free
  • "So don't be stingy"
    Insane Clown Posse — Cotton Candy

Usage tips for "stingy"

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