Definition
mingily
adverb
- in a stingy or miserly manner; unwillingly or grudgingly
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Examples
- He mingily handed over a few coins to the charity collector.
- She mingily admitted that the plan might have some merit.
- The host mingily offered his guests a single biscuit each.
- He mingily agreed to help, making it clear he resented the request.
- They mingily contributed to the office collection for the retiring colleague.