What is another word for were mean with?
Pronunciation: [wɜː mˈiːn wɪð] (IPA) 
The phrase "were mean with" is commonly used to describe someone who was stingy or ungenerous with something, such as money or a resource. However, there are a variety of synonyms that can be used instead of this phrase, depending on the context. Some examples include "were parsimonious with," "were tightfisted with," "were miserly with," "were stingy with," "were frugal with," and "were skimping on." Each of these phrases conveys a slightly different nuance, but all express the same idea of someone being unwilling to share or give freely. By using these synonyms, writers and speakers can vary their language and avoid repeating the same phrase too frequently.
