しみったれ

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1A derogatory term for a stingy or miserly person; describes miserly behavior. It's colloquial and often used to scold or insult.

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彼は昔からのしみったれで、友達の集まりでも一銭も出そうとしない。

He's been miserly for years and won't even contribute a cent at friends' gatherings.

そんなしみったれたことを言うなよ、もう少し気前よくしなよ。

Don't be so stingy — be a little more generous.

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