26984 words

pittance

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
a very small amount of money, especially money received as payment, income, or a present:

Examples:

He works hard but he's paid a pittance.
2
a very small amount of money:

Examples:

He couldn’t live on the pittance his mother sent him.
3
a very small amount of money, especially money received as income:

Examples:

earn/get paid a pittance They work long hours and get paid a pittance.
Fears grew among shareholders that the business could be sold for a pittance.
The interest you receive on these accounts is a pittance compared with some online accounts.

Navigation