a. In a thin manner; in a loose, scattered manner; scantily; not thickly; as, ground thinly planted with trees; a country thinly inhabited. [ 1913 Webster ]
[shabushabu] (adv, n) (1) shabu-shabu (thinly sliced meat boiled quickly with vegetables, and dipped in sauce); (2) sound of this dish being prepared; (P)