Definition of "scantly" []

• In a way that is slightly lacking, that is scant of how much should be provided. (adverb)

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• "Biddy was a little fish worth landing in short, scantly as she seemed disposed to bite, and Grace's rude probity could admit that she herself was not."
• "And the NFL plays beer commercials to appeal to drunks and commercials that feature scantly clad women to appeal to guys who like big boobs."
• "I fear this can only mean trouble for the scantly clad bartenders and rowdy delinquents that pull an all nighter."