Meaning & use
Meany
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An informal term for an unkind, spiteful, or ill-tempered person.
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Stop being such a meany and let your little brother play too.
The other kids called him a meany after he refused to share his toys.
A note on using this word
The more common spelling is 'meanie'; both are informal and used mostly in casual speech or with children.
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