Peanuts (Noun)
Meaning
An insignificant sum of money; a trifling amount; "her salary is peanuts compared to his".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- He refused to work for peanuts and decided to look for a better-paying job.
- Her allowance was peanuts compared to what her friends were getting from their parents.
- The small change in his pocket was peanuts and wouldn't even cover the bus fare.
- He was being paid peanuts for his overtime work, which was why he was so frustrated.
- She thought the price of that new handbag was peanuts after seeing the luxury car her friend just bought.