How to Pronounce "mean as"
expression
ˈmin/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
MEEN-az, MEEN-ez
mˈiːn/ /ˈæs
MEEN-az
Definition
"Mean as" is used to compare someone to something (usually an animal or another person) to show they are very unkind or cruel, e.g., "mean as a snake."
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmin/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
mˈiːn/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEEN-az, MEEN-ez
UK
MEEN-az
Listen in Context
He's mean as a snake when he's angry.
That teacher can be mean as a bear before lunch.
My cat is mean as anything when it comes to food.
She can be mean as hell if you cross her.