Measly Definition
measly
adjective
- contemptibly small in amount; "a measly tip"; "the company donated a miserable $100 for flood relief"; "a paltry wage"; "almost depleted his miserable store of dried beans"
"Measly" in song lyrics
See how measly is used in real songs:
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"But dough here is measly"
K-Otix — Do You Wanna Be An MC?
Words that rhyme with measly
Usage tips for "measly"
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