English

Detailed Synonyms for scant in English

scant:

scant adj

  1. scant
    insignificant
    – signifying nothing 1
    infinitesimal
    – infinitely or immeasurably small 1
    minor
    – of lesser importance or stature or rank 1
    • minor adj
      • a minor poet1
      • had a minor part in the play1
      • a minor official1
      • many of these hardy adventurers were minor noblemen1
      • minor back roads1
    slight
    – lacking substance or significance 1
  2. scant
  3. scant
    – less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so 1
    light; short; scant
    – less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so 1
    • light adj
      • a light pound1
    • short adj
      • regularly gives short weight1
    • scant adj
      • a scant cup of sugar1

scant verb

  1. scant
    – supply sparingly and with restricted quantities 1
    scant; stint; skimp
    – supply sparingly and with restricted quantities 1
  2. scant
    – limit in quality or quantity 1
    scant; skimp
    – limit in quality or quantity 1
  3. scant
    – work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially 1
    scant; skimp
    – work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially 1

Related Words for "scant":

  • scantest

Alternate Synonyms for "scant":


Related Definitions for "scant":

  1. less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so1
    • a scant cup of sugar1
  2. supply sparingly and with restricted quantities1
  3. limit in quality or quantity1
  4. work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially1