Signification
A person who never spends money.
Contexte culturel
Generosity is a major social currency. Being called 'হাড় কিপটে' is a significant insult to one's social standing. In the 'Adda' culture of Kolkata, the person who never 'treats' others is often labeled this way and might be excluded from future gatherings. During Eid, elders are expected to give 'Salami' (money). An elder who gives very little might be jokingly called 'হাড় কিপটে' by the kids. In villages, misers are often characters in folk tales, usually ending up losing their money to thieves or bad luck.
Use with caution
Only use this with people you are close to, as it can be offensive.
Context matters
Don't use it for someone who is actually poor.
Signification
A person who never spends money.
Use with caution
Only use this with people you are close to, as it can be offensive.
Context matters
Don't use it for someone who is actually poor.
Intensify it
Add 'এক্কেবারে' (ekkebare - absolutely) before it for maximum effect: 'সে এক্কেবারে হাড় কিপটে!'
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
সে এতই _______ যে রিকশা ভাড়া দিতে চায় না।
The sentence says he doesn't want to pay rickshaw fare, so 'হাড় কিপটে' (stingy) is the correct fit.
Which word is a synonym for 'হাড় কিপটে'?
হাড় কিপটে এর সমার্থক শব্দ কোনটি?
'কঞ্জুস' (Kanjush) also means miserly or stingy.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Your friend never pays for tea.
Not paying for tea is a classic sign of being 'হাড় কিপটে'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesসে এতই _______ যে রিকশা ভাড়া দিতে চায় না।
The sentence says he doesn't want to pay rickshaw fare, so 'হাড় কিপটে' (stingy) is the correct fit.
হাড় কিপটে এর সমার্থক শব্দ কোনটি?
'কঞ্জুস' (Kanjush) also means miserly or stingy.
Your friend never pays for tea.
Not paying for tea is a classic sign of being 'হাড় কিপটে'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, it's not a swear word, but it is a negative description of someone's character.
Yes, it is gender-neutral. You can say 'সে হাড় কিপটে' for both he and she.
The opposite is 'উদার' (Udar - generous) or 'দানশীল' (Dansheel - charitable).
Rarely. In formal writing, 'কৃপণ' (Kripon) or 'ব্যয়কুণ্ঠ' (Byaykuntho) is preferred.
Expressions liées
কঞ্জুস
synonymMiser
হাতটান
similarTight-fisted
সাশ্রয়ী
contrastThrifty
দানশীল
contrastCharitable
