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stingy

/ˈstɪndʒi/

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1 · adjective

unwilling to spend or give enough

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The landlord was stingy with repairs despite rising rent.
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房租涨了，房东却仍舍不得花钱维修。
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Pronunciation: /ˈstɪndʒi/

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