Stinting

verb noun

To stop (an action); cease, desist.

Meaning

  1. (verb) To stop (an action); cease, desist.
  2. (verb) To stop speaking or talking (of a subject).
  3. (verb) To be sparing or mean. “The next party you throw, don't stint on the beer.”
  4. (verb) To restrain within certain limits; to bound; to restrict to a scant allowance.
  5. (verb) To assign a certain task to (a person), upon the performance of which he/she is excused from further labour for that day or period; to stent.
  6. (verb) (of mares) To impregnate successfully; to get with foal.
  7. (noun) Act of one who stints.

Letter breakdown

  • Stinting contains 8 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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What does Stinting mean?

To stop (an action); cease, desist.

How many letters are in Stinting?

Stinting has 8 letters.

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