• Scantily

    Origin

    scanty + -ly

    Full definition of scantily

    Adverb

    scantily

    1. In a scanty manner; not fully; not plentifully; sparingly; parsimoniously.
      • 2006, 1/17, Melissa Block, Analysis: British Parliamentarian among reality TV show cast, American interest is provided by former NBA star, Dennis Rodman, and the scantily clad Traci Bingham, formerly of "Baywatch."
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