Main Entry:

scanty

Pronunciation:

\ˈskan-tē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

scant·i·er; scant·i·est

Etymology:

English dialect scant scanty supply, from Middle English, from Old Norse skamt, from neuter of skammr short

Date:

1600

: limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent

synonyms see meager

— scant·i·ly \ˈskan-tə-lē\ adverb

— scant·i·ness \ˈskan-tē-nəs\ noun