What is the meaning of stingy?

adjective

  • Unwilling to spend.
    • usage: "she practices economy without being stingy"; "an ungenerous response to the appeal for funds"
  • Deficient in amount or quality or extent.
    • usage: "meager resources"; "meager fare"
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