stinge

verb, noun — 2 senses

stinge

verb

/stɪnd͡ʒ/

Etymology Possibly a back-formation from stingy.

1

Informal To act stingily or parsimoniously.

stinge

noun

Etymology Possibly a back-formation from stingy.

1

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!
Related terms
stinge out, stingy, stingily, stinginess

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