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Meaning of word scant from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Work hastily or carelessly. Deal with inadequately and superficially.

Synonyms : skimp

Meaning : Limit in quality or quantity.

Synonyms : skimp

Meaning : Supply sparingly and with restricted quantities.

Example : Stint with the allowance.

Synonyms : skimp, stint

Meaning : Less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so.

Example : A light pound.
A scant cup of sugar.
Regularly gives short weight.

Synonyms : light, short