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chump change

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How to pronounce chump change

noun

Say it like: Chu-mp -cha-nje

The correct spelling is chump change. A sum of money considered to be insignificant. For example: "He spent $300,000 for his new car, but that's chump change for a billionaire like him."

Usage Examples

He spent $300,000 for his new car, but that's chump change for a billionaire like him.

I don't work for chump change. I quit!

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A sum of money considered to be insignificant.
  2. 2.An amount of remuneration, reward, or other monetary recompense considered to be insultingly small.

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