¹stint

verb \ˈstint\

: to use or give something in limited amounts

Full Definition of STINT

intransitive verb

archaic : stop, desist

: to be sparing or frugal <not stinting with their praise>

transitive verb

archaic : to put an end to : stop

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

First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with STINT

bint, dint, flint, glint, hint, lint, mint, print, quint, skint, splint, sprint, squint, suint, tint

²stint

noun

Definition of STINT

a : a definite quantity of work assigned

b : a period of time spent at a particular activity <served a brief stint as a waiter>

: restraint, limitation

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>.