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niggardly

 
Dictionary: nig·gard·ly   (nĭg'ərd-lē) pronunciation
adj.
  1. Grudging and petty in giving or spending.
  2. Meanly small; scanty or meager: left the waiter a niggardly tip.
niggardliness nig'gard·li·ness n.
niggardly nig'gard·ly adv.

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adj

Definition: meager
Antonyms: abundant, lavish

adj

Definition: miserly
Antonyms: generous


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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: petty in giving or spending
  Synonyms: grudging, scrimy


 
 
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