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Meaning of scanty
The primary meaning of the word "scanty" is lacking in amount or quantity.
Etymology of scanty
The word "scanty" has its roots in the Old Norse word "skant", which means "short" or "lacking", and the Latin word "scantus", which is the past participle of "scandere", meaning "to climb" or "to ascend", but in this context, it likely refers to something being short or insufficient.
Synonyms
meager
sparse
scarce
lean
thin
slight
minimal
insufficient
inadequate
limited
restricted
deficient
short
bare
mere
slender
fragile
feeble
weak
paltry
petty
trivial
insignificant
negligible
small
little
modest
ungenerous
niggardly
frugal
parsimonious
stingy
Definitions
- (of something) barely sufficient or inadequate
- (of clothing) barely covering the body
- (of information or evidence) insufficient or lacking in detail
Usage Examples
- The hotel room had scanty furniture, which made it look rather bare.
- The evidence presented in court was scanty, and the jury had a hard time reaching a verdict.
- The food at the party was scanty, and many guests left feeling hungry.