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To: SparkyBass

By the way, there’s not even one “Mean” bone or streak in my entire body!!!


21 posted on 11/29/2012 9:47:11 AM PST by nfldgirl
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To: Mean Maryjean

But the word can have SO many connotations... i pick #11 :)

mean [meen]
adjective, mean·er, mean·est.
1.offensive, selfish, or unaccommodating; nasty; malicious: a mean remark; He gets mean when he doesn’t get his way.
2.small-minded or ignoble: mean motives.
3.penurious, stingy, or miserly: a person who is mean about money.
4.inferior in grade, quality, or character: no mean reward.
5.low in status, rank, or dignity: mean servitors.
6.of little importance or consequence: mean little details.
7.unimposing or shabby: a mean abode.
8.small, humiliated, or ashamed: You should feel mean for being so stingy.
9.Informal. in poor physical condition.
10.troublesome or vicious; bad-tempered: a mean old horse.
11.Slang. skillful or impressive: He blows a mean trumpet.


23 posted on 11/29/2012 9:53:59 AM PST by SparkyBass
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