Associations to the word «Scanty»
Adverb
Wiktionary
SCANTY, adjective. Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.
SCANTY, adjective. Sparing; niggardly; parsimonious.
Dictionary definition
SCANTY, noun. Short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural).
SCANTY, adjective. Lacking in amplitude or quantity; "a bare livelihood"; "a scanty harvest"; "a spare diet".
Wise words
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"infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no
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