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SCANT

Definition:

[verb] work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
Synonyms: skimp
[verb] limit in quality or quantity
Synonyms: skimp
[verb] supply sparingly and with restricted quantities; "sting with the allowance"
Synonyms: stint, skimp
[adjective] less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so; "a light pound"; "a scant cup of sugar"; "regularly gives short weight"
Synonyms: light, short