Definition of SCANTY

scanty

Meanings

Noun

  • short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural)

Adjective Satellite

  • lacking in amplitude or quantity
    • "a scanty harvest"

Adj

  • Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.
  • Sparing; niggardly; parsimonious; stingy.

Origin / Etymology

From scant + -y.

Synonyms

bare, pantie, panty, skimpy, spare, step-in

Scrabble Score: 11

scanty is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
scanty is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
scanty is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

scanty is a valid Words With Friends word