measly in German
measly in German is mickrig — measly means so small an amount that it seems insulting or inadequate.
measly in German
mickrig
(figuratively, informal) Small (especially contemptibly small) in amount. [from mid 19th c.]
What does "measly" mean?
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adj So small an amount that it seems insulting or inadequate.
"The visiting tourists eagerly forked over a measly two dollars per group to their guides as payment for their services. This amount was measly sum to the givers, but a princely sum to the takers."
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measly in a sentence
- The visiting tourists eagerly forked over a measly two dollars per group to their guides as payment for their services. This amount was measly sum to the givers, but a princely sum to the takers.
- For one whole day's work all I was given was twenty measly pounds.
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What is "measly" in German?
"measly" in German is mickrig. measly means: So small an amount that it seems insulting or inadequate.
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