measly in Russian
measly in Russian is жа́лкий, мизерный, ничто́жный — measly means so small an amount that it seems insulting or inadequate.
measly in Russian
жа́лкий
Pronounced: zhalkiy
(figuratively, informal) Small (especially contemptibly small) in amount. [from mid 19th c.]
мизерный
Pronounced: mizernyy
(figuratively, informal) Small (especially contemptibly small) in amount. [from mid 19th c.]
ничто́жный
Pronounced: nichtozhnyy
(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 Russian?
"measly" in Russian is жа́лкий, мизерный, ничто́жный. measly means: So small an amount that it seems insulting or inadequate.
How do you pronounce жа́лкий?
"measly" in Russian is жа́лкий, pronounced "zhalkiy".
How do you use "measly" in a sentence?
Example: "He tipped the waiter a measly two dollars on a hundred-dollar bill." In Russian, "measly" is жа́лкий, мизерный, ничто́жный.
Are there other ways to say "measly" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "measly": жа́лкий, мизерный, ничто́жный.
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