scanty

• Описывает что-то, что является малым или недостаточным по количеству, размеру или объёму.

Describes something that is small or insufficient in quantity, size, or extent.

1. Small in quantity or sizeB2formal

   Less than what is needed or expected; insufficient.

   Скудный

   • The evidence was scanty and unconvincing.
   • They received only scanty information about the incident.
   • The harvest was scanty due to the drought.

   Synonymsdeficientinadequateinsufficientlimitedmeagerpaltryscantskimpysparse

   Antonymsabundantadequateamplecopiousgenerousplentifulsufficient

2. Insufficiently covering the bodyB2informal

   Describes clothing that is very small or revealing.

   Скудный

   • She wore a scanty bikini to the beach.
   • The model's scanty outfit drew attention.
   • He felt uncomfortable in the scanty costume.

   Synonymsbriefminimalrevealingscantshortskimpy

   Antonymsconcealingcoveringmodest

• Существительное, обычно используемое во множественном числе 'scanties', обозначающее короткие трусы для женщин или детей.

A noun, typically used in the plural form 'scanties', referring to short underpants for women or children.

irregular plural

1. B2informal

   Short underpants or briefs, typically for women or children. Often used in the plural form 'scanties'.

   Трусики

   • She bought a pack of cotton scanties for summer.
   • The child's scanties were decorated with cartoon characters.
   • She prefers wearing scanties under her dress.

   Synonymsknickersunderpants