stingy
/ˈstɪndʒi/
sting · y
ˈstɪndʒ · i
English Definition
adj. unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous
Significado en Español
tacaño, avaro
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
keo kiệt, bủn xỉn
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “stingy”:
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A
miserly
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B
generous
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C
charitable
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D
lavish
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A — miserly.
“stingy” means adj. unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous
Common questions about “stingy”
What does “stingy” mean?
stingy — adj. unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous. In Chinese: 吝啬的，小气的.
How do you pronounce “stingy”?
stingy is pronounced /ˈstɪndʒi/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sting · y.
Is “stingy” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. stingy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
