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measly

/ˈmiːzli/

/ˈmizli/

Translations

measlyadjective

measlier

Comp.

measliest

Super.

/ˈmiːzli/

/ˈmizli/

The measly portion of food was not enough to satisfy his hunger.

Жалкая порция еды не была достаточной, чтобы утолить его голод.

He received a measly amount of money for his work.

Он получил ничтожную сумму денег за свою работу.

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measlyadjective

Contemptibly small or inadequate in amount.

He was disappointed with the measly portion of food he received at the restaurant.

Affected with measles or, of meat, infested with the larval stages of tapeworms.

The inspector condemned the measly pork to prevent anyone from falling ill.