First Known Use: 13th century
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1stint
verb \ˈstint\
: to use or give something in limited amounts
Full Definition of STINT
intransitive verb
2
: to be sparing or frugal <not stinting with their praise>
transitive verb
1
archaic : to put an end to : stop
2
a archaic : to limit within certain boundaries b : to restrict with respect to a share or allowance <stinted herself of luxuries>
— stint·er noun
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Origin of STINT
Middle English, from Old English styntan to blunt, dull; akin to Old Norse stuttr scant
2stint
noun
Definition of STINT
1
a : a definite quantity of work assigned b : a period of time spent at a particular activity <served a brief stint as a waiter>
2
First Known Use of STINT
1593
Synonym Discussion of STINT
task, duty, job, chore, stint, assignment mean a piece of work to be done. task implies work imposed by a person in authority or an employer or by circumstance <charged with a variety of tasks>. duty implies an obligation to perform or responsibility for performance <the duties of a lifeguard>. job applies to a piece of work voluntarily performed; it may sometimes suggest difficulty or importance <the job of turning the company around>. chore implies a minor routine activity necessary for maintaining a household or farm <every child was assigned chores>. stint implies a carefully allotted or measured quantity of assigned work or service <a 2-month stint as a reporter>. assignment implies a definite limited task assigned by one in authority <a reporter's assignment>.
3stint
noun
plural stints also stint
Definition of STINT
: any of several small sandpipers (genus Calidris)
Origin of STINT
Middle English stynte
First Known Use: 15th century
STINTING Defined for Kids
1stint
verb \ˈstint\
stint·edstint·ing
Definition of STINT for Kids
: to be stingy or sparing <Don't stint on necessities.>
2stint
noun
Definition of STINT for Kids
1
: an amount of work given
2
: a period of time spent at a particular activity <He had a brief stint as a waiter.>
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