scant in WordNet English dictionary

1. less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
   "a light pound"; "a scant cup of sugar"; "regularly gives short weight"
   light  scant  short 
   

1. supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
   "sting with the allowance"
   stint  skimp  scant 
   
2. limit in quality or quantity
   scant  skimp 
   
3. work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
   skimp  scant