What is meager?

Meager refers to something being insufficient or inadequate in its quantity or quality. The word can also refer to something being lacking in richness or abundance. It is commonly used to describe a small or inadequate amount of resources or belongings. The term may also describe a thin, lean, or skinny individual or animal. Meager can be used to describe a variety of situations or circumstances that are deemed insufficient or lacking in some way. The word originates from the Old French word maigre, meaning "thin" or "lean."