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meager

Syllabification: (mea·ger)

Pronunciation: /ˈmēgər/

(Britishmeagre)

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Definition of meager

adjective

(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality:they were forced to supplement their meager earnings
(of a person or animal) lean; thin.