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pittance - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'pittance' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Pittance [ n.]
- An allowance of food bestowed in charity; a mess of victuals; hence, a small charity gift; a dole.
- A meager portion, quantity, or allowance; an inconsiderable salary or compensation.

Meaning of 'pittance' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . pittance [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an inadequate payment
Example in sentence:
  • they work all day for a mere pittance

Nearby Words:

pit pit-hole pita pitahaya pitapat pitch pitch-black pitch-dark pitch-faced pitch-ore

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