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Niggard

UK
/ˈnɪɡəd/
US
/ˈnɪɡərd/
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Translation niggard into russian

niggard
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˈnɪɡəd/
US
/ˈnɪɡərd/
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
niggard
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈnɪɡəd/
US
/ˈnɪɡərd/
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.
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Definitions

niggard
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˈnɪɡəd/
US
/ˈnɪɡərd/
Stingy or miserly; reluctant to give or spend.
He was known for his niggard approach to budgeting, always cutting costs wherever possible.
niggard
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈnɪɡəd/
US
/ˈnɪɡərd/
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.

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.