scanty

Meaning

1. Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.
2. Sparing; niggardly; parsimonious; stingy.

Synonyms

poor

scarce

sparse

meagre

few

🤏

meager

insufficient

little

scant

small

lean

exiguous

skimpy

inadequate

thin

in short supply

bare

spare

panty

deficient

limited

short

lacking

destitute

slender

rare

pantie

meagre

defective

gaunt

indigent

insignificant

jejune

modest

penurious

precious

scrimp

scrimpy

sparing

uncommon

wanting

step-in

not numerous

meager

niggardly

paltry

pants

less

penniless

hard up

Translations

schraal

karig

schaars

escasso

dürftig

schriel

insuficiente

knapp

scarso

karg

spärlich

insuffisant

raro

escaso

kärglich

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈskænti/

Etymology

From scant + -y.