English · Word Candidate

peanuts

/ˈpiːnʌts/

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Meaning · English

Especially of a salary: a very insufficient or small amount.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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NounRegister: informal

It’s a fun job, but it pays peanuts.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “peanuts” mean?

Especially of a salary: a very insufficient or small amount.

Is “peanuts” formal or informal?

peanuts is generally informal.

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