niggardly

Meanings

• adjective

  given to or showing unwillingness to part with something, especially money, or to grant something, especially permission.

  - "His niggardly nature prevented him from making large donations to charity."
  - "Despite her niggardly attitude towards money, she was generous with her time."

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Synonyms

miserly , stingy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with niggardly
higgledy-piggledy , fiddly , miggly

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Variants

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niggardliness , niggardlinesses , niggardly

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'stingy' or 'miserly' in Old Norse and Scandinavian languages, the term 'niggardly' was adopted into English in the late 15th or early 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'niggardly' is not commonly used in modern English and may be considered old-fashioned or archaic.

2. In Middle English, the term 'niggardly' was used to refer to someone who was not only stingy but also cruel or harsh.

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Related Concepts

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1. miserly: Related concept: 'Miserly' is a synonym for 'niggardly' and refers to someone who is unwilling to spend money or give it away.

2. parsimonious: Related concept: 'Parsimonious' is another synonym for 'niggardly' and refers to someone who is excessively economical or sparing in the use of resources.

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Culture

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There are no significant cultural, historical, or symbolic associations with the term 'niggardly'.

How to Memorize "niggardly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person tightly holding onto their wallet or purse, unwilling to spend a penny.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'niggardly' with the image of a miser or a penny-pincher.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Never Ignore Generous Acts Yielding Large Sums' to help remember the meaning of 'niggardly'.

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