scant: Meaning and Definition of

scant

1. barely sufficient in amount or quantity; not abundant; almost inadequate: to do scant justice.
2. limited; meager; not large: a scant amount.
3. barely amounting to as much as indicated: a scant two hours; a scant cupful.
4. having an inadequate or limited supply (usually fol. by of&hasp;): scant of breath.

1. to make scant; diminish.
2. to stint the supply of; withhold.
3. to treat slightly or inadequately.

1. scarcely; barely; hardly.