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