niggardly

niggardly is a 9-letter English word with 3 senses as adjective and adverb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Meanly covetous or avarcious in dealing with others; stingy; niggard. Face value is 15 in Scrabble and 18 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

9 letters · Scrabble 15 · Words With Friends 18 · 3 senses

Definitions

1. adjective. Meanly covetous or avarcious in dealing with others; stingy; niggard.
2. adverb. In a niggard manner.
3. adjective. petty or reluctant in giving or spending

   "a niggardly tip"

   Synonyms: grudging, scrimy

Synonyms

grudging, scrimy

Words from these letters

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