pittance

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈpɪtəns/ or [ˈpʰɪʔn̩s]

• Audio (UK)

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• Hyphenation: pit‧tance

Noun

Singular pittance

Plural pittances

1. (countable) A pittance is a small portion of food or drink; it is a meager meal.
2. (countable) A pittance is a small amount of money or wages.
3. (countable) A pittance is a small amount of something.

   The allowance from her parents was a nice gesture, but it was just a pittance.

Synonyms

• trifle

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