Sentence example with the word 'measly'

measly

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Definition adj. contemptibly small in amount

Last update: February 24, 2017


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She was aggrieved to see the measly portions served to the children.   [adjective]

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"Look at this few measly coin!", said Jenny after seeing the wages of her husband.   [Please select]

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Unfortunately a dramatic collapse followed and some poor batting saw the home side finish on a measly 111 all out.   [adjective]

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A measly inch of dry powder here and the whole mass transit system shuts down to put chains on....   [adjective]

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I had to drop out of the one class I was taking where I met Howie because I couldn't come up with the measly tuition.   [Please select]

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Looks like a stained-glass window in a measly old church.   [Please select]

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"The stolen boy is next of succession to some measly old throne."   [adjective]

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You ain't got no more manners 'n a measly coyote.'   [Please select]

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"Only I'll whale your measly head off if you do."'   [Please select]

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"I don't aim to take no measly money fer givin' up the only friend I got."'   [Please select]

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And I'll bet I know who took it--that measly runaway, Bob Henderson.'   [Please select]

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