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Meanie - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A meanie is a person who behaves unkindly or cruelly, often teasing or bullying others. The term is informal and usually used by children to describe someone who is not nice.

meanie

/ˈmini/ /ˈmiːni/

Definition:

A person who is unkind or cruel, especially in a petty way.

Synonyms:

Bully, tyrant, jerk, scoundrel

Part of Speech:

Noun

Antonyms:

Kind person, sweetheart

Common Collocations:

School meanie, playground meanie, office meanie

Derivatives:

Meanies, meanness

Usage Tips:

Use "meanie" informally to describe someone who behaves unkindly, often in a childish context.

Common Phrases:

Don't be a meanie, such a meanie, acting like a meanie

Etymology:

Derived from "mean," with the suffix "-ie," indicating a person characterized by the quality of meanness.

Examples:

  • 1. She called him a meanie for taking her toy.
  • 2. The teacher scolded the classroom meanie for teasing others.
  • 3. Don’t be such a meanie—share your snacks!
  • 4. My little brother can be a real meanie sometimes.

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