pingrerie

Definitions of pingrerie
  1. noun
    extreme stinginess
    synonyms: avarice
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    types:
    avarice
    total lack of generosity with money
    type of:
    avarice
    a lack of generosity; a general unwillingness to part with money
  2. noun
    a lack of generosity; a general unwillingness to part with money
    synonyms: avarice
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    antonyms:
    générosité
    the trait of being willing to give your money or time
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    avarice
    extreme stinginess
    égocentrisme, égoïsme
    stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
    avarice
    total lack of generosity with money
    avidité
    an excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts)
    intérêt personnel, opportunisme, égoïsme
    taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
    type of:
    caractéristique, trait de caractère
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
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