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nig·gard·ly (ˈnɪgədlɪ):
origin: (14th-15th Century) Old Norse, hnoggr= miserly

adjective
1. ungenerous with time, money, etc; mean; given grudgingly.
2. miserly; scanty or meager in an avaricious manner.

*note: significantly predates racial slur of a similar sound, though still avoided in modern vernacular to avoid potential offense (USA).



hob·ble·de·hoy (ˈhɒb əl diˌhɔɪ):
origin: (1530–40) origin unknown

noun
1. A gawky adolescent boy.
2. Ill-mannered youth.


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