stinge en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /stɪnd͡ʒ/
Etymology
Possibly a back-formation from stingy.
Meanings
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(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!
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stinges | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
stingy · stinge out · stinginess · stingily