Meany Meaning in English
word
ˈmini
MEE-nee
mˈiːni
MEE-nee
Definition
A 'meany' is someone who is mean, unkind, or does unpleasant things to others, especially in a childish or playful way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used by children or in light, playful situations. Calling someone a 'meany' usually isn't very serious and can sound childish. Don't use it in formal settings or to describe truly serious cruelty.
Spanish: mala persona - cruelPortuguese (BR): malvado - pessoa máPortuguese (PT): malvado - pessoa máChinese (Simplified): 坏人 (指刻薄的人)Chinese (Traditional): 壞人 (指刻薄的人)Hindi: दुष्ट व्यक्तिArabic: شخص شرير - شخص لئيمBengali: দুষ্টু - খারাপ ছেলে/মেয়ে (শিশুসুলভ ভাষা)Russian: злюка - вредина (разговорное, детское)Japanese: いじわる（な人） - 意地悪（なひと）Vietnamese: đồ xấu tính - người khó chịu (cách nói trẻ con)Korean: 심술쟁이 - 심술궂은 사람 (어린이 표현)Turkish: kötü - cimri (çocukça dil)Urdu: بد مزاج - تنگ نظر (بچوں کی زبان)Indonesian: jahil - orang jahat (cara anak-anak)
Example Sentences
Don't be a meany, share your toys.
basic
She called her brother a meany when he wouldn't let her play.
basic
Stop acting like a meany.
basic
Ugh, you're such a meany sometimes!
natural
All the kids called the teacher a meany when she gave them extra homework.
natural
If you don't share your snacks, people will think you're a meany.
natural