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MEASLY

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Measly.

How to pronounce measly:

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Measly - as an adjective satellite

Contemptibly small in amount

Example: "A measly tip"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
miserable13paltry11

Measly - as an adjective

Particularly of pigs or pork: infected with larval tapeworms or trichinae (parasitic roundworms).

Of a person: infected with measles.

Small (especially contemptibly small) in amount.

Example Sentences

"He gave me a measly 5 dollars for all my hard work."
"The hotel charged an exorbitant rate for their measly breakfast."
"She only offered a measly apology after causing so much trouble."
"The company offered its employees a measly raise despite record profits."
"I received a measly portion of rice with my meal."
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Word Game Points

Is MEASLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, measly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MEASLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is MEASLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, measly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MEASLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is MEASLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, measly is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MEASLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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