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measly
mea·sly [ mzlee ] (comparative mea·sli·er, superlative mea·sli·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. very little and pointless: ridiculously or disappointingly small or inadequate ( informal )
He tipped me a measly dime.
2. having measles: infected with measles
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