Definition of niggard
:a meanly covetous and stingy person :miser
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such a niggard that he refused to hand out candy at Halloween, saying it would cost too much money
Origin and Etymology of niggard
Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hnøggr niggardly; akin to Old English hnēaw niggardly
niggard Synonyms
Synonyms
cheapskate, churl, hunks, miser, penny-pincher, piker, scrooge, skinflint, tightwadRelated Words
hoarder, pack rat, saverNear Antonyms
prodigal, profligate, spender, spendthrift, squanderer, waster, wastrelDefinition of niggard
intransitive verb
obsolete
:to act niggardly
transitive verb
obsolete
:to treat in a niggardly manner
First Known Use of niggard
1596
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