stinge
stinge · stinges
A person who has a stingy demeanour or who lacks generosityA person who has a stingy demeanour or who lacks generosity.
/stɪnd͡ʒ/
» Unfortunately, Lukas's boss was a stinge.
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1 senses(Australia, New Zealand, informal)A person who has a stingy demeanour or who lacks generosity.
Don’t be such a stinge, and let me try some of your ice cream, mate!
Examples
1 sentencesUnfortunately, Lukas's boss was a stinge.
Origin
Possibly a back-formation from stingy.Possibly a back-formation from stingy.
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