scarce

scarce · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Insufficient for the demand; in short supply.

  2. 2.

    Rarely found or occurring.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    make oneself scarce — To leave quickly; to stay away.

Related words

Antonyms: abundant, plentiful
See also: abundant, limited, rare
Synonyms: limited, rare, sparse

Etymology

From Old North French escars ("scanty"), from Vulgar Latin excarpsus ("plucked out").