measly
mea·sly
adj \ˈmēz-lē, ˈmē-zə-\mea·sli·ermea·sli·est
Definition of MEASLY
1
: infected with measles
2
a : containing larval tapeworms b : infested with trichinae
3
: contemptibly small
Examples of MEASLY
- She complained about being given such a measly raise.
- All I want is a few measly minutes of your time.
First Known Use of MEASLY
1687
Related to MEASLY
Synonyms: chicken, de minimis, footling, inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, negligible, Mickey Mouse, minute, niggling, no-account, nominal, paltry, peanut, petty, picayune, piddling, piddly, piffling, pimping, slight, trifling, trivial
Related Words: inferior, mean; imperceptible, inappreciable; little, puny, tiny; hairsplitting, nitpicking, pettifogging, quibbling; one-horse, small-fry, two-bit
Near Antonyms: serious, substantial, weighty; eventful, momentous, pivotal; conspicuous, noteworthy, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, striking; appreciable, discernible (also discernable), measurable
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