peanuts
/ˈpiːnʌts/
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Meaning · English
Especially of a salary: a very insufficient or small amount.
NounRegister: informal
Examples
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.