Definition of niggardly Niggardly
/nɪˈgɚdli/ - [nigerdlee] - nig•gard•ly
We found 6 definitions of niggardly from 4 different sources.
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What does niggardly mean?
WordNet
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| niggardly - petty or reluctant in giving or spending; "a niggardly tip" | ||
| grudging, scrimy | ||
| stingy, ungenerous unwilling to spend; "she practices economy without being stingy"; "an ungenerous response to the appeal for funds" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- niggardly (Adverb)
In a parsimonious way; sparingly, stingily. - niggardly (Adjective)
Withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- niggardly (a.)
Meanly covetous or avarcious in dealing with others; stingy; niggard. - niggardly (adv.)
In a niggard manner.
