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measly in Swedish

measly in Swedish is futtig, ynklig — measly means so small an amount that it seems insulting or inadequate.

measly in Swedish

futtig
adj
(figuratively, informal) Small (especially contemptibly small) in amount. [from mid 19th c.]
ynklig
adj
(figuratively, informal) Small (especially contemptibly small) in amount. [from mid 19th c.]

What does "measly" mean?

  1. 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 Swedish?

"measly" in Swedish is futtig, ynklig. 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 Swedish, "measly" is futtig, ynklig.

Are there other ways to say "measly" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "measly": futtig, ynklig.

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