English · Phrasal verb Attested

stinge out

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Meaning · English

To be stingy or miserly.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

In fairness to my decision concerning the pizza, I had stinged out on lunch to accommodate it and had it not been for the garlic bread starter I would have been okay for my lower limit.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “stinge out” mean?

To be stingy or miserly.

Is “stinge out” formal or informal?

stinge out is generally slang.

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