What level is the word "stingy"?

"stingy" is a B1 (Intermediate) vocabulary word.

Which TV shows or movies use the word "stingy"?

"stingy" appears in: Modern Family, Friends, The Big Bang Theory, The Wire, Young Sheldon.

What is a synonym for "stingy"?

Synonyms for "stingy": miserly.

What is the opposite of "stingy"?

The opposite of "stingy" is: generous.

Stingy

What does "Stingy" mean?

unwilling to give or spend

Synonym: miserly Opposite: generous

"Stingy" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Don't be stingy, Elsie.
— Modern Family S9E12

And when they ask me what I saw, I can be very generous or very stingy.
— Friends S4E3

the woman you reported for being stingy with the peas
— The Big Bang Theory S12E9

You stingy like one.
— The Wire S1E3

Since my meemaw was being stingy with her love, I had to find another way
— Young Sheldon S4E10

"Stingy" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 5 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

Modern Family Friends The Big Bang Theory The Wire Young Sheldon

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