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stinge

/stɪndʒ/ verb · British & US
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What does stinge mean?

verb

To pinch or squeeze tightly, especially to extract something from something else. To pinch or squeeze someone's purse or finances.

Example

"She had to stinge on the household expenses to make ends meet."

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