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Chicken feed
01
an extremely small amount of money
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "chicken feed" and when to use it?
The idiom "chicken feed" originates from the practice of feeding chickens with inexpensive grains and seeds. In this context, "feed" refers to the food provided to chickens, and "chicken feed" denotes something of little value or significance. It is used to describe a small or insignificant amount of money, usually considered to be paltry or meager.
Examples
To a large company, that fine is chicken feed.
02
an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
chicken feeds
03
dry mash for poultry
