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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.
SCANTY meaning: 1. smaller in size or amount than is considered necessary or is hoped for: 2. smaller in size or…. Learn more.
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.
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...
Definitions of scanty. adjective. lacking in amplitude or quantity. “a scanty harvest” synonyms: bare, spare. meager, meagerly, meagre, scrimpy, stingy. deficient in amount or quality or extent. noun. short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural) synonyms: pantie, panty, step-in. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA.
Definition of scanty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
