Pronunciation: [stˈɪnd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
The word "stingy" is spelled using the letters "s-t-i-n-g-y". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈstɪŋi/. The "s" is pronounced as "s", the "t" as "t", the "i" as "ɪ", the "n" as "ŋ", the "g" as "ɡ" and the "y" as "i". "Stingy" is an adjective that describes someone who is unwilling to spend money or give resources, often to the point of being miserly or petty.
Stingy is an adjective used to describe someone who is extremely reluctant to spend money or give things away. A stingy person is considered to have a tight-fisted or miserly nature, deliberately holding onto possessions or money instead of sharing or using them generously. This characteristic is often associated with an excessive desire to accumulate wealth, which leads to a considerable unwillingness to part with even the smallest amounts of money or resources.
Stingy individuals tend to prioritize personal gain and accumulation over the needs or comfort of others. They often exhibit a strong aversion towards lending or giving away money, belongings, or even their time. Such individuals can be overly prudent in their spending habits, attempting to minimize any expenses to the point of being seen as excessively frugal or penny-pinching.
The behavior of a stingy person can manifest in various ways, such as refusing to contribute their fair share in group expenses or bargaining relentlessly in order to pay the least amount possible. Stinginess can also extend beyond financial matters and encompass an inability or unwillingness to show generosity, empathy, or kindness in relationships.
In summary, the term stingy is used to describe someone who is overly reluctant to spend money or share resources, often exhibiting a miserly or possessive nature in their finances and belongings.
Niggardly; sordid; narrow-spirited; penurious.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "stingy" is derived from the Middle English term "stingi", which was derived from the Old English word "stingan". "Stingan" means "to sting" or "to prick" in Old English, suggesting that stinginess is associated with withholding or being miserly with resources, as if one's generosity stings or pricks others. Over time, the word "stingy" has come to mean someone who is unwilling to spend money or share resources.
