n. Function: noun
a small, often barely sufficient amount or allowance FF1C; a pittance of an education FF1E; FF1C; worked for a mere pittance FF1E;
Synonyms: dribble, driblet, ||scrimption
Related Words: bit, mite, scrap, smidgen, trace; inadequacy, insufficiency
Idioms: a drop in the bucket, cheeseparings and candle ends
Contrasted Words: abundance, opulence, plenty, wealth