pin money

noun

Definition of pin moneynext
as in dime
a very small sum of money the summer intern made only pin money but gained valuable work experience

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  1. dime
  2. two cents
Noun
  • On Brooklyn’s next trip, Sharpe threw a dime and Randle buried a 25-footer.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Apparently, the pop singer, who had recently been living in the Miami area to record a new album, didn’t get a dime.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of dime
Noun
  • The fallout continues from Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas shoving her fist into Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark's throat, and now one of the league's greatest players, Lisa Leslie, is giving her two cents.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
  • The fans, offered the opportunity to give their two cents on the Padres’ offensive woes, did not have a lot of answers.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Definition of two cents
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“Pin money.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin%20money. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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