pittance — a very small or inadequate amount of money paid as a salary or wage
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a very small or inadequate amount of money paid as a salary or wage
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɪtəns/
Korean meaning: 매우 적은 급여나 보수, 푼돈
Korean pronunciation: **피**턴스
Example Sentences
- Despite having a PhD, she was offered only a pittance for the research position.
- My allowance is such a pittance that I can't even afford bubble gum.
- The billionaire's 'generous' donation was just a pittance compared to his wealth.
pittance
NOUN//ˈpɪtəns//
a very small or inadequate amount of money paid as a salary or wage
The exhausted server received only a pittance after working all evening
He gave his dance a chance, but earned just a pittance.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English pittance, derived from Old French pittance, which comes from Medieval Latin pittantia meaning 'a portion of food' or 'allowance,' related to the Latin pieta meaning 'pity' or 'devotion,' as such portions were originally charitable gifts.
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📝Examples
“Despite having a PhD, she was offered only a pittance for the research position.”
“My allowance is such a pittance that I can't even afford bubble gum.”
“The billionaire's 'generous' donation was just a pittance compared to his wealth.”
“He complained that the parking fine was highway robbery, but it was just a pittance.”
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