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- DictionaryMea·sly/ˈmēzlē/
adjective
- 1. contemptibly small or few: informal "three measly votes"
Measly definition: contemptibly small, meager, or slight. See examples of MEASLY used in a sentence.
The meaning of MEASLY is infected with measles. How to use measly in a sentence.
adjective. informal uk / ˈmiːz.li / us / ˈmiːz.li / Add to word list. too small in size or amount, or not enough: a measly amount of money. a measly little present. Synonyms. meagre UK. miserable (NOT GOOD) negligible. paltry. stingy informal disapproving. trifling. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Small in number and quantity.
Measly is a great word for describing an amount or number so small that it's ridiculous. You'll be disappointed (and maybe even annoyed) if you're paid a measly six dollars to babysit a toddler for two hours.
adjective. informal us / ˈmiːz.li / uk / ˈmiːz.li / Add to word list. too small in size or amount, or not enough: a measly amount of money. a measly little present. Synonyms. meager US. miserable (NOT GOOD) negligible. paltry. stingy informal disapproving. trifling. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Small in number and quantity.
Definition of measly adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define measly. measly synonyms, measly pronunciation, measly translation, English dictionary definition of measly. adj. mea·sli·er , mea·sli·est 1. Infected with measles. 2. Slang Contemptibly small; meager: gave the waiter a measly tip.
