scant Audio Help /skænt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[skant] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation adjective, -er, -est, verb, adverb
–adjective
1. barely sufficient in amount or quantity; not abundant; almost inadequate: to do scant justice.
2. limited; meager; not large: a scant amount.
3. barely amounting to as much as indicated: a scant two hours; a scant cupful.
4. having an inadequate or limited supply (usually fol. by of): scant of breath.
–verb (used with object) 5. to make scant; diminish.
6. to stint the supply of; withhold.
7. to treat slightly or inadequately.
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scant Audio Help /skænt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[skant] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation adjective, -er, -est, verb, adverb
–adjective
1. barely sufficient in amount or quantity; not abundant; almost inadequate: to do scant justice.
2. limited; meager; not large: a scant amount.
3. barely amounting to as much as indicated: a scant two hours; a scant cupful.
4. having an inadequate or limited supply (usually fol. by of): scant of breath.
–verb (used with object) 5. to make scant; diminish.
6. to stint the supply of; withhold.
7. to treat slightly or inadequately.