scant

/skˈɑːnt/

/ˈskænt/

scant

barely or not satisfactory in amount

synonyms : light

to scant

MAIN VERB

supply sparingly and with restricted quantities

synonyms : skimp

limit in quality or quantity

synonyms : skimp

freshwater catfish of eastern United States

work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially

synonyms : skimp

Examples

1. The evidence was scant.

2. The tourists pay scant attention to these changes.

3. The daily food rations of an average prisoner were scant at best.

4. Details about the relationship are pretty scant outside that.