measly in Polish
measly in Polish is marny, nędzny, mizerny — measly means so small an amount that it seems insulting or inadequate.
measly in Polish
marny
(figuratively, informal) Small (especially contemptibly small) in amount. [from mid 19th c.]
nędzny
(figuratively, informal) Small (especially contemptibly small) in amount. [from mid 19th c.]
mizerny
(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 Polish?
"measly" in Polish is marny, nędzny, mizerny. measly means: So small an amount that it seems insulting or inadequate.
Are there other ways to say "measly" in Polish?
Yes — Polish has 3 translations listed for "measly": marny, nędzny, mizerny.
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