Meany: meaning, definitions and examples

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meany

 

[ หˆmiหni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น significado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฐเฅเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bedeutung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ arti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฝะฐั‡ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ znaczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„ๅ‘ณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท signification

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ significado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anlam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜๋ฏธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนู†ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝznam

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝznam

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„ไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pomen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ merking

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา“ั‹ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒ•แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™nasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.