To be taken by a ponzi scheme. To lose money on a venture when oneparty doesn't live up to its' agreements. To get stung in a bad deal where one side doesn't live up to expectations.
"Our company is thinking of sponsoring that race team, but we need to perform better due-dilly so as not to get stingered again."
"We tried to pre-order that new crowd-funded widget, but we got stingered and the company never delivered. I'm still waiting!!!"
A mobile phone miser. A person that texts you, but never texts back to your reply, no matter how entertaining your reply may be. They might also call you, but should you miss this call, do not expect a second call, you are dealing with a scrooge after all.
ArtsyFartsyGirl: "I take pictures of stuff and drink wheatgrass."
Mr.Sexy: "You are one strange bratlington! What are you up to later?"
No reply
Mr Sexy: "You are a major Text Stinge!"