niggardish

Meanings

• adjective

  Ungenerous, stingy, or miserly.

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Variants

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niggard , niggarded , niggarding , niggards

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Etymology

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From Old Norse niggja, meaning 'to squeeze' or 'to pinch'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'niggardly' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In Old Norse mythology, the god Njordr was considered to be generous and kind, the opposite of a niggard.

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Related Concepts

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1. miser: A person who is unwilling to spend money or give it away, especially because they want to keep it for themselves.

2. parsimonious: Extremely economical or sparing in the use of resources.

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How to Memorize "niggardish"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person tightly holding onto coins or money, unwilling to let go.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a miser or a person who hoards wealth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'N' for niggardly, 'I' for inconsiderate, 'G' for grudging, 'G' for greedy, and 'A' for avaricious.'

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