Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who means or expresses a meaning or thought.
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- adjective
comparative form ofmean : moremean
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Examples
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I meaner, that is what is so shocking to a lot of people.
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My sarcasm was no "meaner" than that employed countless times, both by DaveScot and his boss.
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Even in the Old Testament which sometimes has a rep for portraying God as "meaner"!
TEXAS FAITH: Changing religions | RELIGION Blog | dallasnews.com 2009
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I-- I've been feelin 'meaner'n meaner every day lately.
The Woman-Haters: a yarn of Eastboro twin-lights Joseph Crosby Lincoln 1907
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The masters of fine manners, moreover, seem to be always aware of the beauty that comes of pausing slightly upon the smaller and slighter actions, such as meaner men are apt to hurry out of the way.
The Spirit of Place and Other Essays Alice Christiana Thompson Meynell 1884
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The masters of fine manners, moreover, seem to be always aware of the beauty that comes of pausing slightly upon the smaller and slighter actions, such as meaner men are apt to hurry out of the way.
Essays Alice Christiana Thompson Meynell 1884
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That was what he did; but Tuesday's work was "meaner" than Monday's.
Crowded Out o' Crofield or, The Boy who made his Way William Osborn Stoddard 1880
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Ellen DeGeneres, the newest judge on "American Idol," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought.
ABC News: ABCNews 2010
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DeGeneres says Cowell is 'meaner than I thought'LOS ANGELES - Ellen DeGeneres, the newest judge on "American Idol," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Lynn Elber 2010
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DeGeneres says Cowell is 'meaner than I thought'LOS ANGELES - Ellen DeGeneres, the newest judge on "American Idol," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Derrik J. Lang 2010
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