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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