measly

Meanings

• adjective

  having or showing a lack of size, quantity, or quality; scanty or meager

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

miserable , paltry , trifling

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with measly
measures , pleasures , treasures

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Variants

List of all variants of measly that leads to same result
measlier , measliest , measly

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'middling,' from Middle English measel, from Old North French mesler, from Latin mixtare 'to mix'. The sense development may have been influenced by Old English mæsle 'middling,' and the word came to mean 'meager' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'measly' has 5 letters.

2. The term 'measly' is often used in a derogatory way to describe someone or something that is lacking in some way.

3. In the context of music, 'measly' can also refer to a rhythm that is monotonous or uninteresting.

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Related Concepts

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1. scant: Related term meaning 'insufficient in quantity or extent; meager or sparse.'

2. meager: Related term meaning 'lacking in size, quantity, or quality; scanty or sparse.'

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Culture

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In literature, 'measly' has been used to describe characters or situations that are lacking in some way. For instance, in Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities,' the character Jerry Cruncher is described as a 'measly, shabby, creepy-crawly fellow.' In music, the term 'measly' can refer to a rhythm that is lacking in syncopation or complexity.

How to Memorize "measly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, scanty portion of food or resources to help remember the meaning of 'measly'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'measly' with the idea of scarcity or insufficiency.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'measly' as 'M-E-A-S-L-Y' standing for 'Meager, Essentially, Almost, Scant, Lacking, Yielding'.

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