1. disappointingly small in amount or quantity
Usage: informal
2. infected with measles
Usage: medical; dated

Examples

• He received a measly raise of only fifty cents per hour.
• The restaurant gave us measly portions for such high prices.
• After working all day, she earned a measly twenty dollars.
• The company offered a measly discount of just two percent.
• They complained about the measly amount of food at the party.
• The measly child was kept home from school until recovered.