"stingable" meaning in All languages combined

See stingable on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more stingable [comparative], most stingable [superlative]
Etymology: From sting + -able. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sting|able}} sting + -able Head templates: {{en-adj}} stingable (comparative more stingable, superlative most stingable)
  1. Capable of being stung.
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