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measly

[mee-zlee]

adjective

measlier, measliest 
  1. Informal.

    1. contemptibly small, meager, or slight.

      They paid me a measly fifteen dollars for a day's work.

    2. wretchedly bad or unsatisfactory.

      a measly performance.

  2. infected with measles, as an animal or its flesh.

  3. pertaining to or resembling measles.



measly

/ ˈːɪ /

adjective

  1. informalmeagre in quality or quantity

  2. (of meat) measled

  3. having or relating to measles

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of measly1

First recorded in 1680–90; measl(es) + -y 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of measly1

C17: see measles
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Ava, meanwhile, is determined to treat her writers well by cultivating a supportive environment, including subsidizing the network’s measly $9 per diem out of her own paycheck.

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Yet according to a recent report by the United Nations agency tasked with tackling global warming, the planet is currently on track to just hit a measly 2.6% reduction in carbon emissions.

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Lead plaintiff Anna Tollison said she spent $7.61 for a Subway Steak & Cheese Sandwich that contained a measly amount of beef.

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Not with its defense dominating, holding Utah State to a measly 101 yards in the half.

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They did close out their measly $1,500 invoice with us and I truly believe I was the last person to get paid by them.

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