1. lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate or insufficient
2. thin and lacking flesh; gaunt

Examples

• The refugees survived on meager rations of rice and water.
• His meager salary barely covered the rent.
• The garden produced only a meager harvest this year.
• She offered a meager apology for her rude behavior.
• The stray cat looked meager and underfed.
• Despite his meager resources, he managed to help others.
• The evidence against him was meager at best.