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niggardly

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Mean, stingy, or miserly in giving or spending; not generous.

Sample Sentence: Despite having abundant wealth, the millionaire was known for his niggardly behavior, rarely donating to charities.

Sense 2:

Meager, insufficient, or inadequate in amount or extent.

Sample Sentence: The restaurant's portions were niggardly, leaving customers unsatisfied and hungry.

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