paltry
palt
ˈpɔlt
pawlt
ry
ri
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British pronunciation
/pˈɔːltɹi/

Definition & Meaning of "paltry"in English

paltry
01

small or meager in amount, often considered inadequate

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Despite working long hours, he earned only a paltry sum each month.
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The paltry excuse he provided for his absence was not convincing.
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