pittance
1 synonym and 2 antonyms for pittance, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A very small amount of money, especially as pay.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Antonyms
How to use pittance
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
paid a pittance
work for a pittance
Etymology
From Old French pitance, from Medieval Latin pietantia, related to Latin pietas ("piety") — originally referring to a small charitable food allowance given to monks.
Full origin of pittance →Frequently asked questions
What does “pittance” mean?
The word “pittance” means a very small amount of money, especially as pay. In plain terms, a tiny, often unfairly small, amount of money.
How do you pronounce “pittance”?
“Pittance” is pronounced PIH-tuhns (/ˈpɪtəns/ in IPA).
How do you use “pittance” in a sentence?
Here is “pittance” used in a sentence: “He worked long hours for a pittance during his first job.”
What part of speech is “pittance”?
“Pittance” is a noun.
Where does the word “pittance” come from?
The word “pittance” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French pitance, from Medieval Latin pietantia, related to Latin pietas ("piety") — originally referring to a small charitable food allowance given to monks.
