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measly

adjective

mea·​sly ˈmēz-lē How to pronounce measly (audio)
ˈmē-zə-
measlier; measliest
1
: infected with measles
2
a
: containing larval tapeworms
b
: infested with trichinae
3
: contemptibly small

Example Sentences

She complained about being given such a measly raise. All I want is a few measly minutes of your time.
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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of measly was in 1598

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