Synonyms for peanuts
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Especially of a salary: a very insufficient or small amount.
It’s a fun job, but it pays peanuts.
Example sentences
- pittance He bought all this furniture for a pittance.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| peanuts | falling | |
| pittance | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- trifle2
- 8 letters
- pittance2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (trifle2 = 2 syllables).