Mean

1. Selfish; acting without consideration of others. It was mean to steal his son's money.
2. Causing or intending to cause intentional harm; bearing ill will towards another; cruel; malicious. He is even mean to his dog.
3. Penurious; miserly; stingy. He is so mean, he never buys gifts for his children.
4. Accomplished with great skill; deft; hard to compete with. He plays a mean game of tennis.
5. To intend. I didn't mean to injure her.
6. To intend (something) for a given purpose or fate. I meant to give this desk to my daughter.
7. To result in; to bring about. Touching that wire will mean certain death.
8. To be important to. My home means a lot to me.
9. To convey an idea, reason or purpose. What do you mean by that?