Definitions:

1. Scanty, meager, or barely adequate. ADJECTIVE
   • The scrimpy portions at the restaurant left us still feeling hungry, indicating that the servings were meager and insufficient for satisfaction.
2. Something or someone that is sparing or scanty in terms of quantity, size, or even generosity. It is often used to describe situations, resources, or behaviors characterized by frugality to the point of being insufficient or minimal. ADJECTIVE
   • The fabric's scrimpy cut made it challenging to sew a full-size garment, emphasizing the scantiness of the material provided.

Synonyms:

• meager
• meagerly
• miserly
• parsimonious
• scant
• skimpy
• stingy