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stingy

adjectivecoloquial/fuˈʁetɐ/low

for·re·ta

Definition

A person who is excessively economical or avoids spending money; miserly, tight-fisted.
He's so stingy he never buys a round.
Don't be stingy, pay for the coffee!
Common collocations
to be stingya stingy person

Etymology

Origem obscura, possivelmente relacionada com 'forro' (poupado) ou influência regional.

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