How Do You Spell MEANY?

Pronunciation: [mˈiːni] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "meany" is actually incorrect. The correct spelling is "meanie," pronounced [mee-nee] in IPA phonetic transcription. This word is slang for someone who is mean or unkind. The pronunciation consists of two syllables, with the first syllable being pronounced with a long "e" sound and the second syllable with a short "ee" sound. It's important to use correct spelling and pronunciation to effectively communicate and avoid confusion.

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Etymology of MEANY

The word "meany" is a slang term that emerged in the mid-20th century in American English. It is derived from the word "mean", which originated from Old English "gemǣne" meaning "common" or "shared". Over time, "mean" developed various related meanings including "base", "vicious", or "unkind", which eventually led to the emergence of "meany" as a slang term to describe someone who is mean or unpleasant.

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