stinter
Definition
- Noun:
- An economizer who stints someone with something: A person who restricts, limits, or provides something in a meager or sparing way to others.
Usage
- The word "stinter" is a noun used to describe a person who is parsimonious or frugal to the point of being restrictive. It specifically refers to someone who gives or allows less than what is needed, desired, or expected.
Examples
- Noun:
- The old landlord was known as a notorious stinter when it came to heating.
- She was no stinter with praise, always generously complimenting her team's efforts.
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a negative connotation, implying criticism of someone's excessive frugality or lack of generosity.
- His reputation as a stinter with the budget made him unpopular with department heads.
Variants and Related Words
- Stint (verb): To supply or use a very limited amount of something.
- He didn't stint on the ingredients for the feast.
- Stint (noun): A period of time spent doing a specific job or activity; also, a limitation or restriction.
- She did a stint as a teacher abroad.
Synonyms
- Miser: A person who hoards wealth and spends as little as possible.
- Skinflint: A person who is excessively unwilling to spend money.
- Scrooge: A miserly person (from the character Ebenezer Scrooge).
- Niggard: An archaic term for a stingy person.
Antonyms
- Spendthrift: A person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.
- Prodigal: A person who is wastefully extravagant.
- Philanthropist: A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by generous donations.
Noun
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an economizer who stints someone with something
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