Word Noun
minnie
n.
countable
C2 Proficiency US /ˈmɪni/ min·nie
Definition
n.a small amount of money. People use this word when they think a price or a payment is very low.
n.a negligible or insignificant sum of money. Often used in informal British English to describe low wages or cheap prices.
Examples
“I am not working all day for a minnie.”
“The shopkeeper sold the antique vase for a minnie because he didn't know its true value.”
“Despite the high level of skill required for the restoration, the craftsman was paid a mere minnie, barely covering the cost of his materials.”
Usage
Commonly used in the singular with the indefinite article 'a'. Primarily found in regional British or Australian slang.
Etymology
Its diminutives + -ie.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level C2 · Proficiency
Frequency Frequent
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