August 4, 2011 - Word of the Day: stingy

"Stingy" is an adjective that describes a person who tries to hold onto money as much as possible. A stingy person is not very good at sharing.

• Some rich people are very stingy. Perhaps that's how they became rich.
• George is a very stingy man. He never gives to charities or other organizations that help the poor.
• You shouldn't be so stingy with your money. Remember what they say: You can't take it with you. (When you die, you can't take your money into the grave.)
• Don't be stingy with your time. (You can use "stingy" with things other than money.)