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- pronunciation:
- min
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
meaner, meanest |
| definition 1: |
When someone is mean, they do things that are not kind to other people or animals. They treat them in a way that hurts them or makes them sad. Some people are nice sometimes and mean at other times.
It was mean of that boy to push Leah into the mud, especially when he laughed at her afterwards.Stop being mean to that dog!- synonyms:
- nasty
- antonyms:
- kind, nice
- similar words:
- cruel, ugly, vicious, wicked
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| definition 2: |
Sometimes when we say a person is mean, our meaning is that this person is not generous. They don't give money or help to other people.
Don't look to him to help you. He is a mean man who won't give you anything.- similar words:
- cruel, small, unkind
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| definition 3: |
(informal) Sometimes when we describe something as "mean," our meaning is that this thing is amazing or excellent.
Wow! You play a mean game of chess!My dad says that my mom makes a mean bowl of chili.- synonyms:
- fine, terrific, wicked
- antonyms:
- poor
- similar words:
- excellent, impressive, skillful
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| related words: |
awful, bad, bitter, dirty, inferior, low, splendid, tough |
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