Scanty

n.

Heard in Cork

A disappointingly small amount, meager portion, or tight-fisted allowance.

Look at the size of that dinner, tis a right scanty nodge altogether.

Posh English

Observe the dimensions of that repast, it is a distinctly meagre portion indeed.

Related terms

• As tight as a ducks arseExtremely miserly or tight-fisted.
• Tight as a ducks holeExtremely mean or tight-fisted with money.
• TightCruel or nasty. Can also mean someone mean as in "as tight as a fish's hole / duck's…
• Tight as a crabs arse at 50 fathomsExtremely tight, especially in a sexual context.
• Tight as tuppence(As tight as two pence) Someone who is mean with money.
• SmidgenA very small amount or tiny portion of something.