mickrig — meaning in English German → English · translate English → German instead English meaning measly adj So small an amount that it seems insulting or inadequate. puny adj Small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance. Senses mickrig is used for these senses in English: measly (figuratively, informal) Small (especially contemptibly small) in amount. [from mid 19th c.] puny Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.] Related German words klein kläglich kümmerlich schwächlich
