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measly
adjective mea·sly \ˈmēz-lē, ˈmē-zə-\
: very small or too small in size or amount
mea·sli·ermea·sli·est
Full Definition of MEASLY
1
: infected with measles
2
a : containing larval tapeworms b : infested with trichinae
3
: contemptibly small
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First Known Use of MEASLY
1687
Related to MEASLY
- Synonyms
- chicken, de minimis, footling, inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, negligible, Mickey Mouse, minute, niggling, no-account, nominal, paltry, peanut, petty, picayune, piddling, piddly, piffling, pimping, slight, trifling, trivial
- Antonyms
- big, consequential, considerable, important, material, significant
MEASLY Defined for Kids
measly
adjective mea·sly \ˈmēz-lē\
mea·sli·ermea·sli·est
Definition of MEASLY for Kids
: so small or unimportant as to be rejected with scorn <They left a measly tip for the waiter.>
Medical Dictionary
measly
adjective mea·sly \ˈmēz-(ə-)lē\
mea·sli·ermea·sli·est
Medical Definition of MEASLY
1
: infected with measles
2
a : containing larval tapeworms b : infected with trichinae
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