Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chump-change
Noun
/ˈtʃʌmpˌʧeɪndʒ/
Definition
A small amount of money that is considered insignificant or trivial.
Examples
- He was upset that he only earned chump-change for all the hard work he put in.
- To some, $50 is chump-change, but to others, it’s a considerable sum.
Meaning
Chump-change refers to money that is so little that it doesn’t really matter or make a difference in the grand scheme of things.
Synonyms
- small change
- pocket change
- trivial amount
