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Meaning of peanuts

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

peanuts

Pronunciation:/ˈpiːˌnʌts//ˈpinəts/

noun

Definitions

  1. A legume resembling a nut, the fruit of the plant Arachis hypogaea.

  2. A very small clam.

verb

Definitions

  1. To pull on somebody's tie as a prank, causing the knot to tighten.

noun

Definitions

  1. A very small or insufficient amount (especially of a salary).

    Example: It's a fun job, but it pays peanuts.

    Synonyms:pittancetrifle