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    scant·y
    /ˈskan(t)ē/

    adjective

    plural

    • 1. brief underpants. informal

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  2. 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.

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

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

  5. 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. If someone is wearing scanty clothing, he or she is wearing clothes which are sexually revealing.

  6. 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.

  7. Scanty definition: scant in amount, quantity, etc.; barely sufficient.. See examples of SCANTY used in a sentence.

  8. 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. 2. Not covering a considerable amount of...

  9. Small or insufficient in amount, size, or extent. Scanty rations; scanty evidence. American Heritage. Insufficient; not enough. Webster's New World. Not covering a considerable amount of the body. A scanty bathing suit. American Heritage. Narrow; small; close. Webster's New World. Synonyms: bare. spare. puny. measly. exiguous. thin. stingy. sparse.

  10. SCANTY meaning: very small in size or quantity: . Learn more.

  11. Definition of scanty adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.