ALL meanings of scanter
scant
S s - adjective scanter barely sufficient in amount or quantity; not abundant; almost inadequate: to do scant justice. 1
- adjective scanter limited; meager; not large: a scant amount. 1
- adjective scanter barely amounting to as much as indicated: a scant two hours; a scant cupful. 1
- adjective scanter having an inadequate or limited supply (usually followed by of): scant of breath. 1
- verb with object scanter to make scant; diminish. 1
- verb with object scanter to stint the supply of; withhold. 1
- verb with object scanter to treat slightly or inadequately. 1
- adverb scanter Scot. and North England Dialect. scarcely; barely; hardly. 1