niggard
/ˈnɪɡəd/noun
उच्चारण निगड
कंजूस, कृपण, मक्खीचूस
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noun
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[C] old-fashioned, disapproving
a person who is unwilling to spend or give money; a mean person
कंजूस, कृपण, मक्खीचूस
- The old niggard would not give a single rupee to charity.
- The niggard never gave his servants a bonus.
- The niggard counted every coin twice before paying the bill.
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- Villagers disliked the niggard who refused to help even at festivals.
- Only a niggard would complain about the cost of a birthday gift.
Synonyms miser skinflint cheapskate penny-pincher
Opposite spendthrift philanthropist
◇Word family
niggardly adjectiveniggardliness noun