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measly
adjective
contemptibly small in amount
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- M
- Ends with
- Y
- Contains
- EASL
- Scrabble score
- 11
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈmiːzli
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
contemptibly small in amount
“a measly tip”
In context
Example Sentences
a measly tip
the company donated a miserable $100 for flood relief
a paltry wage
almost depleted his miserable store of dried beans
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