Definition of scantily

scantilyadverb

ít ỏi

/ˈskæntəli//ˈskæntəli/

The word "scantily" originated in the mid-15th century from the Old English words "scam" meaning "small" or "insufficient" and "-ly" being a suffix to form an adverb. Initially, "scantily" meant "in a small or insufficient amount" or " barely enough". Over time, the word's meaning evolved to describe being clothed or covered in a way that is barely decent or respectable, often in a revealing or flirting manner. Today, "scantily" is commonly used to describe someone wearing clothing that is excessively tight, short, or revealing, often in a way that's intended to be provocative or attention-seeking.

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wearing clothes that do not cover much of your body

mặc quần áo không che được nhiều phần cơ thể của bạn

Example:
  • scantily dressed models

    người mẫu ăn mặc hở hang

in a way that is too little in amount for what is needed

theo cách mà số lượng quá ít so với nhu cầu

Example:
  • a scantily documented period of history

    một giai đoạn lịch sử ít được ghi chép

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