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scanty

UK/ˈskænti/ US/ˈskeə̯nti/ uncommon
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

lacking in amplitude or quantity

  • “a bare livelihood”
  • “a scanty harvest”
  • “a spare diet”
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noun

1.

short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural)

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Origin

From scant + -y.

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