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measlycontemptibly small in amount; very disappointing or inadequate

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: contemptibly small in amount; very disappointing or inadequate

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmiːzli/

Korean meaning: 형편없이 적은; 너무 작아서 실망스러운

Korean pronunciation: **미**즐리

Example Sentences

  • After working overtime for a month, I got a measly $50 bonus.
  • The billionaire donated a measly $100 to charity and expected praise.
  • She complained about the measly Wi-Fi speed in her mansion.

measly

ADJECTIVE

//ˈmiːzli//

contemptibly small in amount; very disappointing or inadequate

measly concept
💡 Concept

a hardworking waiter opens an envelope expecting his weekly tip money after serving many customers. He pulls out just two crumpled dollar bills from what should have been a much larger payment. His face shows clear disappointment as he realizes how little he received for all his effort. The restaurant manager nearby shakes his head sympathetically while other staff members look on with understanding expressions. a contemptibly small amount that is very disappointing and inadequate

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmiːzli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmiːzli/

🌳Etymology

Rootmeasl
Suffix--y

Origin

From 'measles' (the disease) + '-y' suffix, originally describing pork infected with parasites that looked like measles spots. The meaning evolved from 'diseased/infected' to 'worthless' or 'pitifully small.'

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🎵Rhyme

weasleyeasily
weasley
easily

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📝Examples

After working overtime for a month, I got a measly $50 bonus.

😄 Fun example

The billionaire donated a measly $100 to charity and expected praise.

😄 Fun example

She complained about the measly Wi-Fi speed in her mansion.

The exam had a measly five questions for three hours.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

paltrymeagerpitifulpatheticinadequate

Antonyms

generousabundantsubstantial

Related

insufficientdisappointingtrivial