Meany
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
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a person of mean disposition
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United States labor leader who was the first president of the AFL-CIO (1894-1980)
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