1. unwilling to spend money or give things to others; not generous
2. giving or providing very little of something

Examples

• My uncle is so stingy that he never tips at restaurants.
• Don’t be stingy with the chocolate chips in the cookies.
• The company was stingy with vacation days for new employees.
• She’s stingy about sharing her art supplies with classmates.
• The restaurant was stingy with the portion sizes.
• He gave a stingy donation despite his wealth.
• The hotel was stingy with towels and soap.