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- Dictionaryscanty/ˈskanti/
adjective
- 1. small or insufficient in quantity or amount: "they paid whatever they could out of their scanty wages to their families" Similar Opposite
plural
- 1. women's skimpy knickers or pants. informal
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SCANTY definition: 1. smaller in size or amount than is considered necessary or is hoped for: 2. smaller in size or…. Learn more.
The meaning of SCANTY is limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent. How to use scanty in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Scanty.
Scanty, meager, sparse refer to insufficiency or deficiency in quantity, number, etc. Scanty denotes smallness or insufficiency of quantity, number, supply, etc.: a scanty supply of food. Meager indicates that something is poor, stinted, or inadequate: meager fare; a meager income.
The adjective scanty comes from the Old Norse scamt, which means "short or brief," and so suggests a small amount. The word usually suggests a meager amount, and can refer to anything that is barely sufficient. Someone trying to stretch a meal might offer scanty servings.
SCANTY meaning: 1. smaller in size or amount than is considered necessary or is hoped for: 2. smaller in size or…. Learn more.
Define scanty. scanty synonyms, scanty pronunciation, scanty translation, English dictionary definition of scanty. adj. scant·i·er , scant·i·est 1. Small or insufficient in amount, size, or extent: scanty rations; scanty evidence.
Definition of 'scanty' Word Frequency. scanty. (skænti ) Word forms: comparative scantier , superlative scantiest. 1. adjective. You describe something as scanty when there is less of it than you think there should be. So far, what scanty evidence we have points to two suspects. Synonyms: meagre, sparse, poor, thin More Synonyms of scanty.
scanty adjective & noun. Meaning & use. Of a quantity, store, supply, or any collective unity… Deficient in extent, compass, or size. Existing or present in small or insufficient quantity; not… † Parsimonious. Of soil: Yielding little. Obsolete. Now only plural. Underwear, esp. short knickers or panties… adjective. 1. 1658–.
Definition of scanty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Meaning of scanty – Learner’s Dictionary. scanty. adjective. uk/ˈskænti/us. Add to word listAdd to word list. very small in size or quantity: scanty clothing.
