scant scant /ˈskænt/

adjective

1. () Less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so  ( light , short , scant )
   less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
    A light pound
   a light pound
    A scant cup of sugar
   a scant cup of sugar
    Regularly gives short weight
   regularly gives short weight
   

verb

1. [ N. American] Supply sparingly and with restricted quantities  ( scant [ N. American] , skimp , stint )
   supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
    Stint with the allowance
   stint with the allowance
   
2. [ N. American] Limit in quality or quantity  ( scant [ N. American] , skimp )
   limit in quality or quantity
   
3. [ N. American] Work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially  ( scant [ N. American] , skimp )
   work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially