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Definition |
speaks or acts in a negative or hurtful
manner |
Examples |
1) I appreciate that she's
mean to my face, I don't have to
worry about her talking behind my back. 2) I'd rather someone be
mean to my face than be fake and
nice to me behind my back. |
Etymology |
The term "mean" refers to displaying
hostility, rudeness, or unkindness towards someone. |
Synonyms |
brazenly offensive, blatantly unkind |
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