niggard

Meanings

• adjective

  A person who is unwilling to give or spend money, especially when it is needed or expected.

  - "Despite his niggardly nature, he donated a large sum to charity."
  - "The niggardly student refused to pay for extra tutoring."

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Pronunciation

1. [ˈnɪɡəd]
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89259993"

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Variants

List of all variants of niggard that leads to same result
niggard , niggards , niggarded , niggarding

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'miser' or 'stingy' in Old Norse and Old English.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'niggard' is derived from the Old Norse word 'nigl', meaning 'miserable' or 'miserable one'.

2. In Old English, the term was spelled 'nigard' or 'nigardly', and it was used to describe a miser or a miserly person.

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How to Memorize "niggard"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person clutching coins tightly, unwilling to spend.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a miser or a Scrooge.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: Niggardly = Narrowly holding gold.

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