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mingy

UK/ˈmɪndʒi/ uncommon

adjective

1.

used of persons or behavior; characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

  • “a mean person”
  • “he left a miserly tip”
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Origin

Uncertain. Perhaps a blend of mean + stingy.

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