cimri, eli sıkı

Turkish - English

Definition of cimri, eli sıkı in Turkish English dictionary

{s} niggardly

In a parsimonious way; sparingly, stingily

because many families are compelled to live niggardly, exhaust and undone by great dowers, none shall be given at all, or very little .

Withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly

This manifests itself in an implacable tendency to provide an opulent supply of some things and a niggardly yield of others.

{a} sordid, mean

{a} sordidly, meanly, sparingly

stingy. (no longer acceptable to use)

petty in giving or spending; "a niggardly tip"

disapproval If you describe someone as niggardly, you are criticizing them because they do not give or provide much of something. Officials say the EU, which is supposed to provide most of the food needs, is being particularly niggardly. a niggardly supply of hot water. generous

In a niggard manner

Withholding for the sake of meanness

Meanly covetous or avaricious in dealing with others; stingy; niggard

in a stingy or cheap manner

Hyphenation

cim·ri, e·li sı·kı