Slang

measly

This page is about the slang term measly

Meaning

very small in amount or very few in number

For example

  • If you leave a measly tip in your hotel's restaurant, you won't get very good service the next time you go in there.

  • Linda was sure she'd be elected class president, but she only got five measly votes.

Quick Quiz

Which percentage of the bill would be seen as a very measly tip in most places?

a. one per cent

b. five percent

c. ten percent
a) one per cent b) five percent c) ten percent

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Contributor: Matt Errey