Be no mean… Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Impressive Skill Indicates a high level of ability or a noteworthy achievement. She's no mean guitarist, her solos are amazing. Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Praise A way to express admiration subtly, without direct compliments. Managing to fix that complex issue was no mean feat. Pro Tip 3/3Understatement Often used to modestly understate one's abilities or an accomplishment. Winning that award was no mean feat.