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/skænt/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To give or supply in a minimal or insufficient amount.
He scantily used the available resources for the experiment.
adjective
Barely sufficient in amount or quantity; insufficient.
The project received scant funding, leading to numerous cutbacks.
Limited in size or extent.
She had scant knowledge of the subject before she started the course.
Meager or lacking; not plentiful.
The scant harvest this year has put a strain on local food supplies.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old Norse 'skamt', meaning short or little.
Common Phrases and Expressions
scant regard
Not much respect or consideration.
scant attention
Minimal or inadequate focus on something.
scant resources
Very few resources available.
Related Words
scantiness
The quality of being scant.
scantily
In a scant manner, insufficiently.
Slang Meanings
Barely enough.
She had a scant amount of money left for the trip.