Definition of Paltry
Paltry
pal·try


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
meager and ungenerous in amount, small and measly, often to the point of being insignificant;

e.g. We were paid a paltry sum for our troubles.

(adjective)
trivial or worthless, petty and inadequate;

e.g. I am not interested in hearing her paltry story.





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