Niggard

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪɡərd/

Definitions of niggard

noun a stingy or miserly person

Example Sentences

A1 I heard someone use the word 'niggard' but I'm not sure what it means.

A2 The teacher explained that 'niggard' is a term that refers to someone who is overly cautious with their money.

B1 The boss was accused of being a niggard when it came to approving budgets for the team.

B2 The wealthy businessman was known for his reputation as a niggard, always looking for ways to save money.

C1 The CEO's reputation as a niggard preceded him, causing many employees to be wary of asking for raises.

C2 Despite his immense wealth, the millionaire was still considered a niggard by those who knew him well.

Examples of niggard in a Sentence

formal The treasurer was accused of being a niggard with the organization's funds.

informal Don't be a niggard when it comes to sharing your snacks with your friends.

slang Some people may think it's cool to act like a niggard, but it's really not.

figurative Being a niggard with your time can lead to missed opportunities in life.

Grammatical Forms of niggard

• past tense: niggarded
• plural: niggards
• comparative: more niggardly
• superlative: most niggardly
• present tense: niggards
• future tense: will niggard
• perfect tense: have niggarded
• continuous tense: is niggarding
• singular: niggard
• positive degree: niggardly
• infinitive: to niggard
• gerund: niggarding
• participle: niggarding

Origin and Evolution of niggard

First Known Use: 1508 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'niggard' is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word 'hnøggr' meaning 'stingy' or 'miserly'. It is not related to the racial slur 'n****r'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'niggard' has fallen out of common usage due to its resemblance to a racial slur and potential for misunderstanding. It is now considered archaic and potentially offensive.