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(Entry 1 of 2)
less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable
- jobs for teenagers were scant that summer
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of scant (Entry 2 of 2)
to use or give out in stingy amounts
- don't scant the peanut butter on those sandwiches!
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The first known use of scant was in the 14th century
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