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measly
[mee-zlee]
adjective
Informal.
contemptibly small, meager, or slight.
They paid me a measly fifteen dollars for a day's work.
wretchedly bad or unsatisfactory.
a measly performance.
infected with measles, as an animal or its flesh.
pertaining to or resembling measles.
measly
/ ˈːɪ /
adjective
informalmeagre in quality or quantity
(of meat) measled
having or relating to measles
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of measly1
Example Sentences
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.
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.
Lead plaintiff Anna Tollison said she spent $7.61 for a Subway Steak & Cheese Sandwich that contained a measly amount of beef.
Not with its defense dominating, holding Utah State to a measly 101 yards in the half.
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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