Definitions

1. adjective

insufficient in amount or degree; barely enough.

“The food was scant for the large crowd.”

2. noun

a small amount or quantity.

“The scant supplies we had would have to last us for weeks.”

3. verb

to make something seem less abundant or impressive than it is.

“The company tried to scant the costs of production to increase their profit margins.”

4. verb

to be in short supply; to be insufficient.

“The crops were scant this year due to the drought.”