Stinting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Stinting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of stint.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of stint.
More Meanings
- Act of one who stints.
Example Sentences
There is no such bad policy as stinting a boy—or putting him on a lower allowance than his fellows
[…] as long as they can contrive to make a respectable appearance once a year, when they come to town, he gives himself little concern about their private stintings and struggles at home.
Word Forms
- stintings
Synonyms for stinting
Depending on context, synonyms include economical, frugal, thrifty, sparing, scotch.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include frugal, economical, sparing, thrifty, scotch, staunching.
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