Nĭg'gard-ly1, a.
a. 1. Meanly covetous or avaricious in dealing with others; sordidly parsimonious; extremely sparing of expense.
Where the owner of the house will be bountiful, it is not for the steward to be niggardly. Bp. Hall.
Sense 2. Cautiously avoiding profusion; sparing; wary.
Synonyms—Avaricious; covetous; parsimonious; sparing; miserly; penurious; sordid. See AVARICIOUS.