scant

definition: less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
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speech part: adjective
synonyms: short
definition: supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
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speech part: verb
synonyms: stint
definition: limit in quality or quantity
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speech part: verb
synonyms: skimp
definition: work hastily or carelessly
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: skimp

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