scanty

• Descreve algo que é pequeno ou insuficiente em quantidade, tamanho ou volume.

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.

   Escasso

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

   Sinônimosdeficientinadequateinsufficientlimitedmeagerpaltryscantskimpysparse

   Antônimosabundantadequateamplecopiousgenerousplentifulsufficient

2. Insufficiently covering the bodyB2informal

   Describes clothing that is very small or revealing.

   Sumário

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

   Sinônimosbriefminimalrevealingscantshortskimpy

   Antônimosconcealingcoveringmodest

• Substantivo geralmente usado no plural 'scanties', que designa calcinhas ou cuecas curtas para mulheres ou crianças.

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

plural irregular

1. B2informal

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

   Calcinha

   • 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.

   Sinônimosknickersunderpants