(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
mingy
adjective
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
niggardly
adjective
petty or reluctant in giving or spending
parsimonious
adjective
excessively unwilling to spend
tight
adjective
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
tightfisted
adjective
unwilling to part with money
close
adjective
giving or spending with reluctance
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Test Yourself1 / 3
What is the primary definition of the word 'minginess'?
The primary meaning of 'minginess' is 'extreme stinginess'.
Which of the following sentences uses the word 'minginess' in a grammatically correct way?
Using 'minginess' in a noun/adjective form makes the first sentence correct.
In which domain is the word 'minginess' most likely to appear as standard vocabulary?
'minginess' is a standard word used primarily in general literature and formal communications.
Community Poll1 / 6
How often do you encounter the word 'minginess' in your daily reading?
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Do you find 'minginess' easy to spell?
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In your opinion, does the word 'minginess' have a positive, neutral, or gloomy tone?
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Which age group is most likely to use 'minginess' in regular conversations?
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Teens (13-19)
Adults (20-60)
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How likely are you to use 'minginess' in a professional email?
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Would you classify 'minginess' as formal, casual, or slang?
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