Measly (adjective)

1. Of very poor quality or a small amount.
2. Infested with mites.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "infested with mites"): from old norse mesli "mites"; related to middle low german mēse, middle dutch mees.

Examples:

1. They received a measly sum of money for all their hard work.
2. The food portions were measly and unsatisfactory.
3. She thought the dress was measly and would never wear it again.
4. His measly behavior made it difficult for people to trust him.
5. The measly room was filled with mites, making it difficult to breathe.