English Explanatory Dictionary

mingy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Mean, miserly, stingy.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪndʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mingy.wav

Word forms

mingy mingier mingiest

Etymology

Uncertain. Perhaps a blend of mean + stingy.

Synonyms

niggardly

Derived words

mingily minginess
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