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niggard

/ˈnɪɡərd/ noun · British & US
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What does niggard mean?

noun

A person who is unwilling to give or share; a miser. A person who is reluctant to spend or give money.

Example

"The wealthy businessman was known to be a niggard with his charitable donations."

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