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Definition of Stinting
1. Adjective. Avoiding waste. "`scotch' is used only informally"
Language type: Colloquialism
Similar to: Thrifty
Derivative terms: Economy, Frugality, Frugalness
Definition of Stinting
1. Verb. (present participle of stint) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Stinting
1. stint [v] - See also: stint
Lexicographical Neighbors of Stinting
Literary usage of Stinting
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. British Farmer's Magazine (1862)
"... greater facilities for enclosing or stinting the extensive open commons in
this district, or were prepared to offer any advice upon the subject. ..."
2. The English Turf: A Record of Horses and Courses by Charles Richardson (1901)
"... hardy—Practice of early stinting—The result of two-year-old racing—Noted
two-year-old winners— Four-figure yearlings—A big lottery—The prizes—La Fl£che, ..."
3. Papers Relating to Public Events in Massachusetts Preceding the American by Seventy Six Society (1856)
"... is diminishing the National Treasures, stinting the growth of the Colonies
and the greatest disadvantage to the Manufacturers of GB Restraints that are ..."
4. Halcyon: Or, Rod-fishing with Fly, Minnow, and Worm by Henry Wade (1861)
"Supposing, then, that you have your line put on, of the length above described,
let out a little more reel-line, so that your casting-line, stinting, ..."
5. The Exchequer Reports: Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Courts by Great Britain Court of Exchequer, William Newland Welsby, Great Britain Court of Exchequer Chamber, Edwin Tyrrell Hurlstone, John Gordon (1856)
"It was proved by an old witness, that in his recollection an alteration in the
time of stinting had been made at a meeting of the owners of ..."
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