misallot

/ˌmɪsəˈlɒt, ˌmɪsˈæloʊt/

Definitions

1. verb

to give an inadequate or insufficient share of something, especially food or lodging.

“The host misallotted the guests, leaving some with no space to sit.”

2. noun

a share of food or lodging that is inadequate or insufficient.

“The small misallot of food was barely enough to satisfy their hunger.”

Synonyms

  • shortchange
  • underprovide

Antonyms

  • overallocate
  • overprovide