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stingy in Malay

kedekut

/ˈstɪnd͡ʒi/

stingy in Malay: kedekut, lokek, bakhil. In English, stingy means unwilling to spend, give, or share; ungenerous; mean.

Malay words for stingy

unwilling to spend or give
kedekut, lokek, bakhil

English meaning of stingy

  1. adjective Unwilling to spend, give, or share; ungenerous; mean.
  2. adjective Small, scant, meager, insufficient.
  3. adjective Stinging; able or inclined to sting.

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Questions about stingy in Malay

What is the meaning of stingy in Malay?
Stingy in Malay is kedekut, lokek, bakhil.
Apakah maksud stingy dalam bahasa Melayu?
Stingy: kedekut, lokek, bakhil.
What does stingy mean in English?
Stingy means unwilling to spend, give, or share; ungenerous; mean.

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