Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stinge

/stɪnd͡ʒ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: stinge
IPA: /stɪnd͡ʒ/

7

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To act stingily or parsimoniously.

Informal; Intransitive verb

noun

A person who has a stingy demeanour or who lacks generosity.

Australian usage; New Zealand usage; Informal

Example Sentences

"Don’t be such a stinge, and let me try some of your ice cream, mate!"

Etymology

Possibly a back-formation from stingy.

Usage

Inflected Forms

stinges (present, singular) stinging (participle, present) stinged (participle, past) stinged (past) stinges (plural)

Phrases

stinge out

Frequently Paired Words

stinge out stingy stingily stinginess

Rhymes With

fringe binge cringe hinge syringe infringe tinge twinge singe ging impinge whinge

Questions

How do you pronounce stinge?: The recorded pronunciation is /stɪnd͡ʒ/.
What does stinge mean?: To act stingily or parsimoniously.
Where does stinge come from?: Possibly a back-formation from stingy.

How to pronounce stinge

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