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niggardiness

Definition:

niggardiness is the quality or characteristic of being stingy or excessively frugal.

Part of Speech:

noun

Senses:

1. Stinginess; excessive frugality

Usages:

Popular:

1. His niggardiness with money often strained his relationships.

2. The millionaire's niggardiness was evident from his refusal to give to charity.

Local:

1. In the local community, the reputation of the shopkeeper was tarnished due to his niggardiness in offering discounts.

2. The politician's niggardiness with public funds led to widespread protests in the town.

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