Meaning
petty, mean
- morally small-minded, petty, or spiteful
- scanty, miserable, or meager (of an amount or condition)
In a sentence
È stato un gesto davvero meschino da parte sua.
It was a really petty gesture on his part.
Non fare il meschino, dividi il cibo con noi.
Don't be mean, share the food with us.
Hanno offerto una somma meschina per quel lavoro.
They offered a meager sum for that job.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| meschino | masculine · singular |
| meschina | feminine · singular |
| meschini | masculine · plural |
| meschine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often describes behavior, words, or character lacking generosity or nobility.