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Niggard
UK
/ˈnɪɡəd/
US
/ˈnɪɡɚd/
Translation niggard into russian
niggard
Noun
UK
/ˈnɪɡəd/
US
/ˈnɪɡɚd/
niggard
niggards pl
The old man was known as a niggard, never willing to spend money on anything.
Старик был известен как скряга, никогда не желавший тратить деньги ни на что.
Additional translations
скупец
жмот
niggard
Adjective
UK
/ˈnɪɡəd/
US
/ˈnɪɡɚd/
niggard
niggarder Comp.
niggardest Super.
He was known for his niggard ways, never spending a penny more than necessary.
Он был известен своими скупыми привычками, никогда не тратя ни копейки больше, чем необходимо.
Additional translations
прижимистый
жадный
скаредный
Definitions
niggard
Noun
UK
/ˈnɪɡəd/
US
/ˈnɪɡɚd/
A person who is stingy or miserly, unwilling to spend or give money.
Despite his wealth, he was known as a niggard, rarely donating to charity or helping those in need.
niggard
Adjective
UK
/ˈnɪɡəd/
US
/ˈnɪɡɚd/
Stingy or miserly; reluctant to give or spend.
He was known for his niggard approach to budgeting, always cutting costs wherever possible.
Idioms and phrases
niggard soul
He was often described as having a niggard soul, hesitant to share his wealth.
скупая душа
Его часто описывали как человека со скупой душой, неохотно делившегося своим богатством.
niggard hand
She gave with a niggard hand, never offering more than necessary.
скупая рука
Она давала скупой рукой, никогда не предлагая больше, чем необходимо.
niggard spirit
His niggard spirit made him unpopular among his generous friends.
скупой дух
Его скупой дух сделал его непопулярным среди щедрых друзей.
niggard nature
Her niggard nature prevented her from enjoying the pleasures of giving.
скупая натура
Ее скупая натура не позволяла ей наслаждаться радостью дарения.
niggard attitude
His niggard attitude towards donations was criticized by many.
скупое отношение
Его скупое отношение к пожертвованиям подверглось критике со стороны многих.