mingy

[ min-jee ]
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adjective,min·gi·er, min·gi·est.
  1. mean and stingy; disappointingly meager.

Origin of mingy

1
First recorded in 1885–90; m(ean)2 + (st)ingy1

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British Dictionary definitions for mingy

mingy

/ (ˈmɪndʒɪ) /


adjective-gier or -giest
  1. British informal miserly, stingy, or niggardly

Origin of mingy

1
C20: probably a blend of mean ² + stingy 1

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