Meany: meaning, definitions and examples
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meany
[ หmiหni ]
insulting term
A 'meany' is a person who is unkind or cruel to others, often exhibiting a tendency to tease or bully. The term is usually used in a light-hearted or informal context, particularly among children. It can also refer to someone who is perceived as being overly critical or harsh in their judgments. Despite its negative connotation, calling someone a 'meany' can sometimes be done in a joking manner, minimizing the severity of the insult.
Synonyms
bully, cruel person, meanie, tormentor, tyrant
Examples of usage
- Stop being such a meany and let us play.
- He's just a meany when he doesn't get his way.
- Don't be a meany, share your toys with others.
Translations
Translations of the word "meany" in other languages:
๐ต๐น significado
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคฐเฅเคฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Bedeutung
๐ฎ๐ฉ arti
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฝะฐัะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ znaczenie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๅณ
๐ซ๐ท signification
๐ช๐ธ significado
๐น๐ท anlam
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฏธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ vรฝznam
๐ธ๐ฐ vรฝznam
๐จ๐ณ ๆไน
๐ธ๐ฎ pomen
๐ฎ๐ธ merking
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐาัะฝะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแจแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษnasฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ significado
Etymology
The term 'meany' is a variant of the word 'mean,' which has roots in Old English 'mวฃne,' meaning 'common' or 'inferior.' Over time, the meaning evolved to represent someone who is of low quality or unkind. The diminutive form 'meany' likely arose in the 20th century as a playful or childlike extension of 'mean,' particularly in informal speech among children. As language often evolves within social contexts, the usage of 'meany' became more prevalent in casual conversations, especially in the realm of childhood interactions, where words expressing mild disapproval are commonplace. The term carries a less severe weight compared to 'mean,' allowing for its frequent use in friendly banter or light teasing.