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Definition of paltry adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for PALTRY: pitiful, lame, cheap, wretched, dirty, mean, nasty, disgusting; Antonyms of PALTRY: admirable, laudable, creditable, commendable, meritorious ...
2 senses: 1. insignificant; meagre 2. worthless or petty.... Click for more definitions.
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 Definitions on the go Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
PALTRY definition: A paltry amount of something, especially money, is very small: . Learn more.
Define paltry. paltry synonyms, paltry pronunciation, paltry translation, English dictionary definition of paltry. trashy, worthless: The prize was too paltry to justify an effort to win.; contemptible: The paltry wage that they offer is an insult.
Paltry definition: ridiculously or insultingly small. See examples of PALTRY used in a sentence.