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miserly
adjective
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
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ˈmaɪ.zə(ɹ).li
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adjective
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
“A mean person”
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A mean person
He left a miserly tip
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