noun
- a person who is extremely reluctant to spend money; a miser
Usage: archaic; potentially offensive due to phonetic similarity to a racial slur
adjective
- extremely reluctant to spend money; stingy
Usage: archaic; potentially offensive due to phonetic similarity to a racial slur
Examples
- The old niggard refused to donate even a penny to charity.
- His niggard ways made him unpopular among his neighbors.
- She was criticized for being niggard with her praise of the team.
- The company’s niggard approach to employee benefits caused high turnover.
- Despite his wealth, he remained a niggard throughout his life.