Niggardly - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈnɪɡərdlɪ|  American pronunciation of the word niggardly
Brit.  |ˈnɪɡədlɪ|  British pronunciation of the word niggardly

adjective

- petty or reluctant in giving or spending (syn: grudging)
a niggardly tip

Extra examples

...she's a niggardly woman, so don't expect a handout from her...

...niggardly portions of meat for dinner...

His life is niggardly doled in twelve short pages.

Many wondered that a man could be so hard and niggardly in all pecuniary dealings.

Word forms

adjective
comparative: niggardlier
superlative: niggardliest
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