NIGGARDLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does niggardly mean? • NIGGARDLY (adjective)
The adjective NIGGARDLY has 1 sense:
1. petty or reluctant in giving or spending
Familiarity information: NIGGARDLY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• NIGGARDLY (adjective)
Meaning:
Petty or reluctant in giving or spending
Synonyms:
niggardly; grudging; scrimy
Context example:
a niggardly tip
Similar:
stingy; ungenerous (unwilling to spend)
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