MINGY (mingier, mingiest)

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

Irregular inflected forms: mingier    , mingiest   

 Dictionary entry overview: What does mingy mean? 

• MINGY (adjective)
  The adjective MINGY has 1 sense:

1. (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

  Familiarity information: MINGY used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• MINGY (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

Synonyms:

mean; mingy; miserly; tight

Context example:

he left a miserly tip

Similar:

stingy; ungenerous (unwilling to spend (money, time, resources, etc.))

Derivation:

minginess (extreme stinginess)