Meany

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Definition

Noun: 1. A person who is unkind, cruel, or stingy: A "meany" is an informal, often childish term for someone who behaves in a mean, unpleasant, or bullying way. 2. (Proper noun, historical figure): George Meany, a prominent American labor leader.

Usage and Examples

  • Noun (informal, describing an unkind person):

    • My big brother is such a meany; he hid my favorite toy.
    • Don't be a meany! Share your cookies with your sister.
    • The kids called the grumpy neighbor an old meany.

  • Noun (proper name):

    • George Meany served as president of the AFL-CIO for over two decades.
Advanced Usage
  • The term "meany" is primarily used in informal contexts, especially by or when speaking to children. In adult conversation, synonyms like "bully," "jerk," or "mean person" are more common.
  • It can be used humorously among adults to lightly scold someone for a minor act of perceived unkindness. (e.g., )
Variants and Related Words
  • Mean (adjective): Unkind, cruel, or unpleasant. This is the root adjective from which "meany" is derived.
    • That was a mean thing to say.
  • Meanie: An alternative, equally common spelling of "meany."
Synonyms
  • Bully: Someone who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate others.
  • Jerk (slang): An unkind or obnoxious person.
  • Nasty person: Someone who is deliberately unpleasant.
  • Spoilsport: Someone who ruins the fun of others.
Antonyms
  • Sweetheart: A very kind or lovable person.
  • Angel: Used informally to describe a very good, kind person.
  • Kind person: Someone who is friendly, generous, and considerate.
Noun
  1. a person of mean disposition
  2. United States labor leader who was the first president of the AFL-CIO (1894-1980)

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