Meaning of scant

Definition of scant

(adj) less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so; "a light pound"; "a scant cup of sugar"; "regularly gives short weight"
(noun) freshwater catfish of eastern United States
(verb) limit in quality or quantity
supply sparingly and with restricted quantities; "stint with the allowance"

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