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meagre

[/ˈmiːɡər/]
adjective
magro
1. lacking in quantity or quality; insufficient or scanty
The family survived on a meagre diet during the winter.
A família sobreviveu com uma dieta magra durante o inverno.
2. thin or lean in appearance; having little flesh
The meagre horse was malnourished and weak.
O cavalo magro estava desnutrido e fraco.
3. lacking richness, fullness, or interest; dull
His meagre performance disappointed the audience.
Seu desempenho magro decepcionou o público.
NYC Slang
skimpy
Synonyms
scantysparsethinleaninadequateinsufficientpaltry
Antonyms
abundantplentifulgenerousamplerichsubstantial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
magro
most common translation
General Brazilian
escasso
used for insufficient quantity
Portugal
magro
standard usage
Portugal
insuficiente
when referring to quantity or resources

Related Idioms & Phrases

meagre existence
meagre fare
meagre pickings
live on meagre means
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