stin·gy 
/ˈstɪnʤi/ adjective
sting·i·er; sting·i·est /ˈstɪnʤi/ adjective [also more stingy; most stingy] disapproving 1 : not liking or wanting to give or spend money
▪ a stingy old miser ▪ The company was too stingy to raise salaries. : not generous ▪ He is stingy with compliments. [=he doesn't give many compliments] 2 : small in size or amount
▪ stingy portions of food
▪ a stingy old miser ▪ The company was too stingy to raise salaries. : not generous ▪ He is stingy with compliments. [=he doesn't give many compliments]
▪ stingy portions of food
— stin·gi·ly /ˈstɪnʤəli/ adverb
/ˈstɪnʤəli/ adverb— stin·gi·ness /ˈstɪnʤinəs/ noun [noncount]
▪ He is known for his stinginess.
/ˈstɪnʤinəs/ noun [noncount] ▪ He is known for his stinginess.
