Definition of Scanty

less than what is needed

Examples of Scanty in a sentence

Since the airline lost two of my bags, I have scanty clothing for my vacation.  

Mark has eaten only a scanty amount of food since he came down with the flu.  

Because your outfit is scanty, the principal is going to ask you to change into something more appropriate for school.  

The scanty fire is not large enough to warm the entire house.  

During the crowded convention, hotel rooms were scanty in town.  

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