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stinge.

To act stingily or parsimoniously.

6 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/stɪnd͡ʒ/
  1. To act stingily or parsimoniously.

    informal · intransitive
Where this word comes from

Possibly a back-formation from stingy.

noun/stɪnd͡ʒ/
  1. A person who has a stingy demeanour or who lacks generosity.

    Australia · New-Zealand · informal
    Don’t be such a stinge, and let me try some of your ice cream, mate!
Where this word comes from

Possibly a back-formation from stingy.

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