Scant

/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.

Middle English, from Old Norse 'skamt', meaning short or little.

scant regard:

Not much respect or consideration.

scant attention:

Minimal or inadequate focus on something.

scant resources:

Very few resources available.

Barely enough.

She had a scant amount of money left for the trip.