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measly

adjective

contemptibly small in amount

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
M
Ends with
Y
Contains
EA
Scrabble score
11

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Pronunciation

ˈmiːzli

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Definitions

adjective

  1. contemptibly small in amount

    “a measly tip”

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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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