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Meaning of
costive
in English
costive
us
/ˈkɑs.tɪv/
uk
/ˈkɒst.ɪv/
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Definitions
Adjective
having
difficulty
defecating
;
constipated
The
patient
was
experiencing
costive
symptoms
and
had
not
had
a
bowel
movement
in
days
.
being
extremely
frugal
;
stingy
The
costive
billionaire
was
known
for
his
reluctance
to
donate
to
charity
.
having
a
tight
or
restricted
flow
The
costive
water
pipe
restricted
the
flow
of
water
to
the
garden
.
