mean

US /min/

UK /mi:n/

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noun

  • Average of a set of numbers

verb

  • To express a particular idea or thought
  • To intend to do something in particular
  • To have a particular meaning or value

adjecitve

  • Being good at
  • Nasty; unkind
  • Not liking to spend money; cheap; stingy

Examples

She's very mean with her money.

That was a pretty mean trick. He's rather mean when it comes to spending money on the children.