NYT Dictionary

MEANIE

/ˈmiːni/
NounMEAN-iemean-ie · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A mean (unkind or miserly) person; a killjoy.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From mean + -ie.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

baddiemeanybastardbuggercreepfartheelhoodhooliganjerk

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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