mean with

Frequency: 7.512.3 per million words

Indicates the thing that someone is not generous with (e.g., money).

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Examples (10)

  • She's very mean with her money.
  • He's quite mean with his time, never offering to help others.
  • Don't be so mean with your compliments; a kind word goes a long way.
  • The company was notoriously mean with its employee benefits.
  • They are mean with their resources, always looking for ways to cut costs.
  • I wish he wasn't so mean with his affection, it makes her feel unloved.
  • Despite his wealth, he was incredibly mean with his donations.
  • She has become very mean with her food since she started dieting.
  • My neighbor is mean with the heating, so his house is always cold.
  • You shouldn't be mean with your knowledge; share it to help others grow.