1. people who are extremely reluctant to spend money; misers
Usage: archaic; potentially offensive due to phonetic similarity

Examples

• The old niggards refused to donate even a penny to charity.
• Despite their wealth, they were known as niggards who counted every coin.
• The niggards hoarded their money instead of helping their community.
• Even in times of plenty, the niggards lived as if facing poverty.
• The townspeople criticized the wealthy niggards for their stinginess.