exiguous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite extremely scanty
    • an exiguous budget

WordNet

Ex*ig"u*ous adjective
Etymology
L. exiguus.
Definitions
  1. Scanty; small; slender; diminutive. R. "Exiguous resources." Carlyle. -- Ex*ig"uous*ness, n. R.

Webster 1913