"Scant" vs. "meager": a conundrum of subtle scarcity

What is similar?

Both "scant" and "meager" describe a quantity or amount that is insufficient or lacking. They often imply inadequacy and are used to indicate that something is smaller or less than desired.

What is different?

The word "scant" often implies a quantity that is just barely available or present, sometimes suggesting there is slightly less than what is needed, while "meager" typically emphasizes a more pronounced insufficiency or poverty. "Scant" can also imply a notion of being skimpy or sparse in coverage, whereas "meager" conveys a sense of being lacking in richness or quality.

Which one is more common?