stinting Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb subsist on a meager allowance
scrimp; stint; skimp.
- scratch and scrimp
verb supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
scant; stint; skimp.
- sting with the allowance
adjective satellite avoiding waste
frugal; sparing; scotch; economical.
- an economical meal
- an economical shopper
- a frugal farmer
- a frugal lunch
- a sparing father and a spending son
- sparing in their use of heat and light
- stinting in bestowing gifts
- thrifty because they remember the great Depression
- `scotch' is used only informally