Niggardly

a.	1.	Meanly covetous or avaricious in dealing with others; stingy; niggard. Where the owner of the house will be bountiful, it is not for the steward to be niggardly. - Bp. Hall.
adv.	1.	In a niggard manner.

Adj.

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niggardly - petty in giving or spending; "a niggardly tip" Synonyms: scrimy, grudging

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