chump change

noun

1. Slang. a small or insignificant amount of money.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chump change¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Idioms and Phrases

A trivial sum of money, a trivial matter. For example, Dave was sick of working for chump change; he wanted a decent salary , or Don't put that on the agenda; it's chump change . This expression uses chump in the sense of “a fool or sucker who should be ignored.” [ Slang ; 1960s] Also see chicken feed .

Example Sentences

And the costs of litigation amount to chump change for guys who count their net worth in nine and 10 figures.

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