informal + disapproving : very small or too small in size or amount
▪ He left a measly [=lousy] dime for a tip. ▪ She complained about being given such a measly raise. ▪ All I want is a few measly minutes of your time.
▪ He left a measly [=lousy] dime for a tip. ▪ She complained about being given such a measly raise. ▪ All I want is a few measly minutes of your time.







