PITTANCE


Meaning of PITTANCE in English

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

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.