to be frugal; get along on a scanty allowance

Don't stint on the food. They stinted for years in order to save money.

Archaic . to cease action; desist.

to limit to a certain amount, number, share, or allowance, often unduly; set limits to; restrict.

Archaic . to bring to an end; check.

a period of time spent doing something

a two-year stint in the army.

an allotted amount or piece of work

to do one's daily stint.

limitation or restriction, esp. as to amount

to give without stint.

a limited, prescribed, or expected quantity, share, rate, etc.

to exceed one's stint.

Obsolete . a pause; halt.

verb

spend

noun

assignment , bit , chore , consignment , duty , job , participation , quota , share , shift , spell , stretch , task , term , time , tour , turn , work , office , bout , go , hitch , inning , trick , watch

verb

be frugal , begrudge , be parsimonious , be sparing , be stingy , confine , cut corners , define , go easy on , grudge , limit , make ends meet , penny-pinch , pinch , restrain , roll back , save , save for rainy day , scrape , scrimp , skimp on , sock away , spare , squirrel , stash , tighten belt , withhold , skimp , assign , assignment , chore , duty , economize , job , limitation , quota , restraint , restrict , restriction , scant , serve , shift , spell , stent , stop , straiten , stunt , task , term , tour