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  2. SCANTY definition: 1. smaller in size or amount than is considered necessary or is hoped for: 2. smaller in size or…. Learn more.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Definition of 'scanty' scanty. (skænti ) Word forms: scantier , 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. 2. adjective.

  7. Scanty Definition. skăntē. scantier, scantiest. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Adjective. Filter. adjective. scantier, scantiest. Barely sufficient; not ample; meager. Webster's New World. Small or insufficient in amount, size, or extent. Scanty rations; scanty evidence. American Heritage. Insufficient; not enough.

  8. SCANTY definition: very small in size or quantity: . Learn more.