Synonyms for Stingy
Definition of stingy
adjective
- unwilling to spend; "she practices economy without being stingy"; "an ungenerous response to the appeal for funds"
- deficient in amount or quality or extent; "meager resources"; "meager fare"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "stingy"
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"Stingy" in song lyrics
See how stingy is used in real songs:
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"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