chickenfeed
Example Sentences
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If you were earning in the triple millions and now you're down to the little-30s millions, you're making chickenfeed.
From The Guardian • Jul. 14, 2013
"The only problem arises when it transpires that you've been handing Polyakov the crown jewels and getting Russian chickenfeed in return", Smiley says.
From The Guardian • Jul. 1, 2012
As in any other industry, when the workers get a raise — even if it's chickenfeed — you'll see it on the price tag.
From Time • Jul. 8, 2010
Because the high price of chickenfeed is forcing many farmers to slaughter their hens, eggs are both scarce and more expensive.
From Time Magazine Archive
But I do want a little chickenfeed in my purse when I go out to-day.
From Raspberry Jam by Wells, Carolyn
