Measly: meaning, definitions and examples

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measly

 

[ หˆmiหzli ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

amount/size

Measly refers to something that is considered very small, insufficient, or inadequate, especially when it is compared to what is expected or desired. It often conveys a sense of disdain for the smallness or meagerness of the amount or quality.

Synonyms

insignificant, meager, paltry, scanty.

Examples of usage

  • He was paid a measly sum for his hard work.
  • The restaurant served a measly portion of food.
  • She earned a measly bonus this year.
  • The donations were measly compared to what was needed.

Translations

Translations of the word "measly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น miserรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเคพเคถเคพเคœเคจเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mickrig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะธั‡ั‚ะพะถะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nฤ™dzny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ•ใ•ใ‚„ใ‹ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท misรฉrable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ miserable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑradan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด์ž˜๊ฒƒ์—†๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงูู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ miserabilnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ biedny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพฎไธ่ถณ้“็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ beden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณmerkjanlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ beyhude

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ miserable

Etymology

The word 'measly' has its origins in the late 19th century, derived from the word 'measle', which refers to a small or insignificant quantity. The term 'measle' itself comes from the Old English 'meas(e)l', meaning a small measure or a reminder of something trifling. Its use has remained relatively consistent over the years, often employed in both casual and informal contexts to express discontent regarding the size or value of an amount, particularly in contrasting it to what is deemed acceptable or worthy.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,937 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.