scant meaning and definition

SCANT verb

Definition of scant (verb)

1. work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
   • synonyms: skimp
2. limit in quality or quantity
   • synonyms: skimp
3. supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
   • "sting with the allowance"
   • synonyms: skimp, stint

SCANT adjective

Definition of scant (adjective)

1. less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
   • "a light pound"; "a scant cup of sugar"; "regularly gives short weight"
   • synonyms: light, short