scanty
|scan/ty|
B2
/ˈskænti/
insufficient or revealing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scanty' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'skamt,' where 'skamt' meant 'short or brief.'
Historical Evolution
'skamt' transformed into the Middle English word 'scant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'scanty.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'short or brief,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'small or insufficient in quantity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
small or insufficient in quantity or amount.
The food supply was scanty, barely enough to feed the family.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40