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Definition of paltry adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    paltry

     adjective
    adjective
    NAmE//ˈpɔltri//
     
    [usually before noun]
     
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  1. 1(of an amount) too small to be considered as important or useful synonym meager This account offers a paltry 1% return on your investment. a paltry sum
  2. 2having no value or useful qualities a paltry gesture
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