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Rarepaltry
The correct spelling is paltry.
How to pronounce paltry
/ˈpɑltɹi/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈpɑltɹi/
Say it like: Pal-tree
The correct spelling is paltry. Trashy, trivial, of little value. For example: "She made some paltry excuse and left."
Usage Examples
“She made some paltry excuse and left.”
“Could someone hope to survive on such a paltry income?”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Trashy, trivial, of little value.
- 2.Of little monetary worth.
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