Meaning of the word pittance in English

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pittance

US /ˈpɪt̬.əns/
UK /ˈpɪt.əns/

Noun

a very small or inadequate amount of money

Example:
He works long hours for a mere pittance.
The artist was paid a pittance for his masterpiece.