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scanty

[ˈskænti]

scanty Definition

  • 1small or insufficient in quantity or amount
  • 2revealingly brief; skimpy

Using scanty: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scanty" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company's financial report showed a scanty profit margin.

  • Example

    She was wearing a scanty bikini at the beach.

  • Example

    The evidence against him was scanty and circumstantial.

  • Example

    The restaurant served a scanty portion of food.

scanty Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scanty

Antonyms for scanty

Phrases with scanty

  • scanty resources

    limited or inadequate resources

    Example

    The organization managed to complete the project despite having scanty resources.

  • clothing that reveals a lot of skin or is revealingly brief

    Example

    The dress code for the party was 'scanty clothing', so she wore a short skirt and a crop top.

  • insufficient or inconclusive evidence

    Example

    The prosecution's case was based on scanty evidence and was dismissed by the judge.

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Summary: scanty in Brief

The term 'scanty' [ˈskænti] refers to something that is small or insufficient in quantity or amount, such as 'The restaurant served a scanty portion of food.' It can also describe clothing that is revealingly brief, as in 'She was wearing a scanty bikini at the beach.' 'Scanty' is often used to describe limited or inadequate resources, as in 'The organization managed to complete the project despite having scanty resources.'