Scanty Meaning and Definition
Scanty
Pronunciation
/ˈskænti/
Part of Speech
Noun or Adjective
Definition
Lacking in quantity, quality, or extent; meager or inadequate.
Etymology
The word ‘Scanty’ originated from the Old English word ‘scant’, meaning “small” or “insufficient”.
Usage Notes
Scanty is often used to describe something that is lacking in abundance, quality, or both. For example, “The project had a scanty budget” or “The farm had a scanty harvest”.
Cultural References
The phrase “A scanty supply” is a common idiom used to describe a limited amount of something.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- A scanty supply
- Scanty resources
Related Words or Phrases
- Limited
- Inadequate
- Insufficient
Collocations
- Scanty information
- Scanty resources
Frequency of Use
Scanty is a relatively uncommon word in modern language, but it is still used in various contexts to describe something that is lacking or inadequate.
Common Misspellings
- Scantly
- Scantey