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niggard

[ˈnɪɡəd] [ˈnɪɡɚd]

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noun

A miser or stingy person; a skinflint.

Examples :

"Even though he was wealthy, Mr. Thompson was known as a niggard, always refusing to donate to the school fundraiser. "

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noun

A false bottom in a grate, used for saving fuel.

Examples :

"The old stove had a niggard inside, allowing us to use less coal during the milder days of autumn. "

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verb

To hoard; to act stingily.

Examples :

"He always niggarded his snacks, refusing to share even a single chip with his friends. "

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adjective

Sparing; stinting; parsimonious.

Examples :

"The teacher was a niggard with praise, offering only a few, brief compliments to the students. "

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adjective

Miserly or stingy.

Examples :

"The old man was known to be niggard with his money, never donating to charity or even buying himself new clothes. "

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