niggard
UK/ˈnɪgəd/US/'nigәd/
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A miser; a person who is very unwilling to spend money or share things
吝啬鬼；守财奴
adj.
Miserly; extremely unwilling to spend or give
吝啬的；小气的
v.
To hoard; to act in a stingy manner
吝惜；囤积
Root Breakdown
Native Englishniggardother
=niggard
Example Sentences
- 1.
The old niggard refused to donate even a small amount to charity.
- 2.
His niggard attitude toward spending made him unpopular among friends.