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SCANTY

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Scanty.

How to pronounce scanty:

US

Scanty - as a noun

Short underpants for women or children

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
step-in

Scanty - as an adjective satellite

Lacking in magnitude or quantity

Example: "A bare livelihood"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bare6spare7

(of clothing) revealing the body

Example: "Her dress was scanty and revealing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
skimpy17

Scanty - as an adjective

Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.

Sparing; niggardly; parsimonious; stingy.

Example Sentences

"She wore a scanty bikini to the beach."
"The student's knowledge of the subject was scanty."
"The detective found only scanty evidence at the crime scene."
"The book provided only a scanty description of the ancient ruins."
"He received a scanty portion of food at the restaurant."
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Word Game Points

Is SCANTY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scanty is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCANTY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SCANTY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scanty is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCANTY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SCANTY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scanty is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCANTY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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