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.
"He tipped the waiter a measly two dollars on a hundred-dollar bill."
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measly in a sentence
- He tipped the waiter a measly two dollars on a hundred-dollar bill.
- All that work for a measly paycheck.
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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.
How do you use "measly" in a sentence?
Example: "He tipped the waiter a measly two dollars on a hundred-dollar bill." In German, "measly" is mickrig.
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