magro, escasso, insuficiente
1. Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate or insufficient
The meal provided was meager and unsatisfying.
A refeição fornecida era magra e insatisfatória.
2. Thin or lean in appearance; having little flesh
The meager figure of the refugee was heartbreaking.
A figura magra do refugiado era angustiante.
3. Scanty or sparse; providing little of something needed
They lived on meager wages.
Viviam com salários escassos.
NYC Slang
skimpy, skinny (when referring to portions or amounts)
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