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measly Definition and Meaning in English (measly definition)

adjective
Synonyms:meagerpaltrypathetic
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Measly definition: Contemptibly small in amount, quantity, or value; meager or inadequate.

Definitions of Measly

  1. 1adjective(informal)

    Contemptibly small in amount, quantity, or value; meager or inadequate.

Example Sentences

casual

“He was paid a measly sum for all his hard work.”

casual

“The measly portion of food left everyone hungry.”

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nounmeasliness

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Measly definition: Contemptibly small in amount, quantity, or value; meager or inadequate.
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