pittance

noun
UK: /ˈpɪtəns/
US: /ˈpɪtəns/

  1. A very small amount of money, much less than what is needed or deserved.

    1. He gets a pittance for the work he does.
    2. The company offered employees a pittance as a retirement bonus after years of dedicated service so they declined.

Synonyms

trifle farthing modicum shilling mite

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "pittance" is /ˈpɪtəns/ in British English and /ˈpɪtəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pittance": trifle, farthing, modicum, shilling, mite.

Example usage of "pittance": "He gets a pittance for the work he does.". More examples on the page.