peanuts

/ ˈpiːˌnʌts /

noun

1. slang.
   a trifling amount of money

“Peanuts”

1. A popular comic strip drawn by Charles M. Schulz . The world of Peanuts is populated by pint-sized versions of adults: perennial optimist and born loser Charlie Brown; bossy, loud-mouthed Lucy; gentle Linus with his security blanket; Schroeder, the brooding piano player; and many others.

Notes

Perhaps the most popular character is the beagle Snoopy, Charlie Brown's dog, who is often accompanied by his feathered friend, Woodstock.

Example Sentences

Chocolates with whole nuts, such as almonds or peanuts, offer a boost of fiber, protein and omega-3 fats, making them a healthier choice.

From Salon

More than 20 spice products including dips, curry powders and seasonings have been recalled over fears they may contain peanuts not mentioned on the label.

From BBC

Previous studies show peanuts can be detected in the air only at very low levels and very close to the nuts themselves.

From BBC

They had just four table spoons of oats for breakfast, shared a bag of peanuts on a six-hour hike and then ate lentils in the evening when they could not catch fish.

From BBC

“They had big metal tubs of peanuts, and people would throw the shells on the floor,” he recalls of the venue.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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