measly
intermediateB1/ˈmiː.zli/ · meas-ly
Conveying a sense of being insufficient or paltry.
Meanings
Conveying a sense of being insufficient or paltry.
کمزور یا ناکافی ہونے کا احساس دینے والا۔
حقیر
haqeer
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- measly amount
- measly pay
- measly contribution
Example Sentences
He was dissatisfied with his measly paycheck.
وہ اپنے حقیر تنخواہ سے ناخوش تھا۔
Woh apne haqeer tankhwa se na-khush tha.
The measly portion of food left everyone hungry.
کھانے کا حقیر حصہ سب کو بھوکا چھوڑ گیا۔
Khanay ka haqeer hissa sab ko bhooka chhod gaya.
They received a measly sum for their hard work.
انہیں اپنی محنت کے لئے حقیر رقم ملی۔
Unhain apni mehnat ke liye haqeer raqam mili.
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💡 Memory Tip
Measly sounds like 'me as little'.
Imagine a small, empty wallet.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "measly" — small or inadequate amount
First known use: 19th century
The word originated in the late 19th century, likely derived from the word 'measle', meaning small or insufficient.