Definition of "paltry" in English

adjective

1. Trashy, trivial, of little value.

   • This is indeed a paltry flyer about a silly product.
   • She made some paltry excuse and left.

2. Of little monetary worth.

   • Could someone hope to survive on such a paltry income?
   • Student grants these days are paltry, and many students have to take out loans.

3. Despicable; contemptibly unimportant.

   • a paltry coward