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pittance

noun

an inadequate payment

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
IT
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈpɪtəns

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. an inadequate payment

    “they work all day for a mere pittance”

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Example Sentences

they work all day for a mere pittance
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