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scant
scant
/ˈskænt/
adjective
(
)
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
[ 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
[ N. American]
Limit in quality or quantity
(
scant
[ N. American]
,
skimp
)
limit in quality or quantity
[ N. American]
Work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
(
scant
[ N. American]
,
skimp
)
work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
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