7+ Synonyms for Scanty & Similar Words
Definition of scanty
- adjective
- lacking in amplitude or quantity; "a bare livelihood"; "a scanty harvest"; "a spare diet"
- noun
- short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural)
7 synonyms found
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"Yo, F-A-B go scanty"
Benzino f/ Fabolous, G-Dep — Boottee (Remix)
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