"Mingy" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Mingy" Meaning

Meaning: Stingy or unwilling to share one's resources, especially money.

"Mingy" Examples

Usage Examples for "Mingy"

Adjective

She's been known to be a little mingy with her friends, always expecting them to pay their share.
He's so mingy that he only gives his wife a small gift on her birthday.
The company has a policy of being mingy with employee benefits to save on costs.
People find him to be a bit mingy when it comes to sharing his food.
The family's shortage of money made them a bit mingy during the holiday season.

Verb

The festival organizers were accused of being mingy with the prizes, only giving the first three winners anything worthwhile.
They say the country's new government has been mingy with foreign aid, prioritizing domestic spending instead.
The school's athletic team has been mingy with game tickets, limiting attendance to only a select few.

Note

In British English, "mingy" is more commonly used as a noun, referring to something that is stingy or miserly.
Be cautious when using "mingy" in formal writing or in situations where you want to convey positivity.