What does STINT mean?

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noun, verb

Definitions

Noun: a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity.

Verb: supply an ungenerous or inadequate amount of (something).

Pronunciations

US: /stɪnt/

UK: /stɪnt/

Origin and Usage

The word "stint" comes from the Old English word "styntan," which means "to blunt or make dull." Its meaning has evolved over time to refer to a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity. The verb form of "stint" means to supply an ungenerous or inadequate amount of something, often used in the context of a task or job.

Synonyms

For the noun form: period, stretch, assignment, task, job, tour, shift.

For the verb form: limit, restrict, restrain, curtail, hold back.

Related Words

blunt, brief, stint, trial, yield.

Example Sentences

Noun: She worked a stint at the factory before moving on to a better job.

Verb: The company decided to stint on office supplies to save money, but it ended up causing more problems than it solved.