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View synonyms for mingy

mingy

[ min-jee ]

adjective

, min·gi·er, min·gi·est.
  1. mean and stingy; disappointingly meager.

mingy

/ ˈmɪndʒɪ /

adjective

  1. informal.
    miserly, stingy, or niggardly

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mingy1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mingy1

C20: probably a blend of mean ² + stingy 1

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