Meanie

Pronunciation: /miːni/

Definitions of meanie

noun a mean or unkind person

Example Sentences

A1 My little brother called me a meanie when I wouldn't share my toys with him.

A2 The meanie in the movie was always picking on the main character.

B1 Don't be such a meanie and let your friend borrow your notes for the exam.

B2 The boss is always portrayed as the meanie in the office, but he's actually quite fair.

C1 She was labeled as a meanie by her colleagues for always criticizing their work.

C2 The politician was seen as a meanie by his opponents, but his supporters admired his tough stance.

Examples of meanie in a Sentence

formal The teacher scolded the student for calling his classmate a meanie.

informal I can't believe she was such a meanie to you at the party.

slang Why are you being such a meanie today?

figurative The storm clouds gathered ominously, as if nature itself was preparing to unleash its inner meanie.

Grammatical Forms of meanie

• past tense: meant
• plural: meanies
• comparative: meaner
• superlative: meanest
• present tense: mean
• future tense: will mean
• perfect tense: have meant
• continuous tense: is meaning
• singular: meanie
• positive degree: mean
• infinitive: to mean
• gerund: meaning
• participle: meaning

Origin and Evolution of meanie

First Known Use: 1930 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'meanie' originated as a colloquial term in English to describe someone who is unkind or unpleasant.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a playful or teasing manner, the term 'meanie' has evolved to become more commonly used to describe someone who intentionally acts in a malicious or hurtful way.