picayune in Dutch
picayune in Dutch is Spaans-Amerikaans.e muntstukje, 5 cent muntstuk — picayune means a small coin of the value of six-and-a-quarter cents; a Spanish coin with a value of half a real; a fippenny bit.
picayune in Dutch
Spaans-Amerikaans.e muntstukje
(especially, Louisiana, historical) A small coin of the value of six-and-a-quarter cents; a Spanish coin with a value of half a real; a fippenny bit.
5 cent muntstuk
(by extension, archaic) A coin worth five cents (a nickel) or some other low value.
What does "picayune" mean?
- noun A small coin of the value of six-and-a-quarter cents; a Spanish coin with a value of half a real; a fippenny bit.
- noun A coin worth five cents (a nickel) or some other low value.
- noun A person regarded as unworthy of respect or useless; also, something of very little value; a trifle.
- noun An argument, fact, or other issue raised (often intentionally) that distracts from a larger issue or fails to make any difference.
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What is "picayune" in Dutch?
"picayune" in Dutch is Spaans-Amerikaans.e muntstukje, 5 cent muntstuk. picayune means: A small coin of the value of six-and-a-quarter cents; a Spanish coin with a value of half a real; a fippenny bit.
Are there other ways to say "picayune" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "picayune": Spaans-Amerikaans.e muntstukje, 5 cent muntstuk.
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