PIN MONEY Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

pin money

noun

Definition of pin money

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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dime

Noun

My thumb and index finger pinched together to grab a dime, while my middle finger reached farther to pick up coins that had rolled under the edge of a cabinet.

— Steven Lautzenheiser, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
The coins include the quarter, dime, nickel and penny, as well as signature coins, all with unique elements and features emblematic of the nation's milestone.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 28 June 2026

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