pittance

pittance is a 8-letter English word with 3 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: An allowance of food bestowed in charity; a mess of victuals; hence, a small charity gift; a dole. Face value is 12 in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

8 letters · Scrabble 12 · Words With Friends 15 · 3 senses

Definitions

1. noun. An allowance of food bestowed in charity; a mess of victuals; hence, a small charity gift; a dole.
2. noun. A meager portion, quantity, or allowance; an inconsiderable salary or compensation.
3. noun. an inadequate payment

   "they work all day for a mere pittance"

Common word forms

pittancer, pittances

Words from these letters

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