Meagre is an adjective (often used as a noun in some dialects) meaning insufficient or small in amount or quantity, typically with a sense of being disappointing or inadequate. It contrasts with abundance and is used to describe resources, budgets, or offerings that fall short of what is expected. In British English, meagre can be common; in American usage, meager with the American spelling is more typical, though meagre remains understood in literary or formal contexts.
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