meager
Translation
meagre, scant, paltry, insufficient
Examples
He survived on a meager diet.
He survived on a meagre diet.
They were paid a meager wage.
They were paid a meagre wage.
The evidence for his claim was meager.
The evidence for his claim was meagre.
Grammar Patterns
a meager ((noun)) lacking in quantity or quality They were paid a meager wage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scant, insufficient, paltry; Antonyms: abundant, plentiful
Etymology
From Old French 'maigre', meaning 'thin'. This is the American spelling; the British spelling is 'meagre'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'meager' meal making you say 'grrr' because you're still hungry.