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To: MrConfettiMan
niggardly (adjective satellite) -
1. petty in giving or spending
"a niggardly tip"
Synonyms: grudging, scrimy

25 posted on 03/13/2003 1:01:17 PM PST by KKing
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To: KKing
aw shucks, you spoiled all the suspense and fun! :-)

It is a normal word after all!!!!.....

28 posted on 03/13/2003 1:05:38 PM PST by AmericanInTokyo (Sorry if I can't answer everyone right away on Japan/Korea freepmail questions. I'm swamped! :-)
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To: KKing

I know what word means. I was only making a joke. Besides, I live in the DC area where a public official was forced to resign after using that word in a public statement. The resignation came as a result of media and community uproar after they interpreted his comment as racist due to their own ignorance. Sheesh. You leave out a note about sarcasm and a smiley and people jump all over you.

32 posted on 03/13/2003 1:07:48 PM PST by MrConfettiMan (See if you can guess what I am now. SPLAT! I'm a zit, get it.)
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