Basic Details
Word: Stingy
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Unwilling to spend money or share; very tight with money.
Synonyms: Miserly, frugal, tight-fisted
Antonyms: Generous, charitable, giving
Idioms and Phrases
- Stingy as a mouse: Describes someone who is very stingy or reluctant to share. Example: "He wouldnt even share his snack, stingy as a mouse."
- Born with a silver spoon: Refers to someone who is rich and generous. Example: "Unlike her stingy brother, she was born with a silver spoon and loves to help others."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Even though he was very wealthy, his stingy nature made it hard for him to make friends.
Example 2: My grandmother is quite stingy; she always tries to save money on everything, even on gifts.
Example 3: The manager's stingy attitude towards employee bonuses led to low morale in the office.
Fun Fact
The term "stingy" is believed to have originated from the Old English word "stingan," which means "to sting." This was likely related to the uncomfortable feeling one gets when someone refuses to share or spend money.
Famous Quote
"The stingy man is like a man shackled in a cage; he thinks he protects his wealth, but he is only imprisoning himself." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "stingy" mean?
a) Very generous
b) Unwilling to share money
c) Very talkative
d) Kind and helpful
Answer: b) Unwilling to share money
2. Which of these is a synonym of "stingy"?
a) Charitable
b) Frugal
c) Thriving
d) Sympathetic
Answer: b) Frugal
3. Which is an antonym of "stingy"?
a) Generous
b) Cheap
c) Unkind
d) Difficult
Answer: a) Generous
4. Which sentence uses "stingy" correctly?
a) She was stingy enough to lend her book to her friend.
b) His stingy behaviour surprised everyone at the party.
c) The stingy tree grew tall and strong.
d) He bought a new car that was very stingy.
Answer: b) His stingy behaviour surprised everyone at the party.
5. Which idiom relates to stinginess?
a) Born with a silver spoon
b) A penny for your thoughts
c) Cut the mustard
d) Easy as pie
Answer: a) Born with a silver spoon
