measly Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite contemptibly small in amount
miserable; paltry.
- a measly tip
- the company donated a miserable $100 for flood relief
- a paltry wage
- almost depleted his miserable store of dried beans
WordNet
Mea"sly adjective
Definitions
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Infected with measles. -
(Zoöl.) Containing larval tapeworms; -- said of pork and beef.