mɛskɛ̃

Definitions

1. adjective

Miserly or stingy.

“He was accused of being mesquin when he refused to donate to charity.”

2. noun

A miser or a stingy person.

“The wealthy businessman was known to be a mesquin, refusing to give to those in need.”

3. verb

To act miserly or stingily.

“He was mesquin with his friends, refusing to lend them money.”