Word: scanty
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: scant
y
Definition: Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.
Morphemes:
Affix: scant
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Very little, very few.
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”.