skimpy
adjective/ˈskɪmpi/
Frequency rank: #16,348 most common English word
Meaning
smaller or less than what is needed; barely adequate in amount or coverage.
Example sentence
The hikers regretted packing such skimpy supplies for their three-day trip.
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