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chump change
noun
Slang. a small or insignificant amount of money.
Origin:
1965–70
1965–70
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Chump change
is always a great word to know.
So is zaftig. Does it mean:
| having a pleasantly plump figure |
| of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a person who is obnoxious or peculiar |
Slang Dictionary
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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American Heritage
Idioms & Phrases
chump change
A trivial sum of money, a trivial matter. For example, Dave was sick of working for chump change; he wanted a decent salary, or Don't put that on the agenda; it's chump change. This expression uses chump in the sense of "a fool or sucker who should be ignored." [Slang; 1960s] Also see chicken feed.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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