My english teacher said i am a "meek" person what does that mean?

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  1. Maxiinee's Avatar
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    My english teacher said i am a "meek" person what does that mean?
    does it mean quiet and humble? help!!
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    Re: My english teacher said i am a "meek" person what does that mean?
    (Original post by Maxiinee)
    does it mean quiet and humble? help!!
    Quiet, yes. Humble and quite easily imposed upon.
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    means you'll inherit the earth I think
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    Re: My english teacher said i am a "meek" person what does that mean?
    Surely it would have been quicker and simpler to check an online dictionary?
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    Re: My english teacher said i am a "meek" person what does that mean?
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    means you'll inherit the earth I think
    Apparently not:



    Link not working apparently, just click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryYE9ZkvlXg
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    Re: My english teacher said i am a "meek" person what does that mean?
    meek/mēk/
    Adjective:
    Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive: "the meek compliance of our politicians".
    Synonyms:
    gentle - mild - humble - submissive - tame - soft


    Not so sure about the dictionary's politician quote :erm: but yeh.
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    Re: My english teacher said i am a "meek" person what does that mean?
    (Original post by FudgeMonkeys)
    Surely it would have been quicker and simpler to check an online dictionary?
    already have, wanted to see other views
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    Apparently not:



    Link not working apparently, just click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryYE9ZkvlXg
    I stand corrected
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    Re: My english teacher said i am a "meek" person what does that mean?
    (Original post by Maxiinee)
    already have, wanted to see other views
    Other views other than the definition quoted in a dictionary...
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    Re: My english teacher said i am a "meek" person what does that mean?
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    means you'll inherit the earth I think
    :rofl:
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    Re: My english teacher said i am a "meek" person what does that mean?
    I think he means your pathetic. A teacher called a kid a meek at my school cause they wouldn't get up to perform.
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