Category:Paltry

Pal"try, a. [compar. Paltrier (superl. Paltriest.] Etym: [cf. Prov. E. paltry refuse, rubbish, lg. paltering ragged, palte, palter, a Rag, a tatter, dan. pialt, sw. palta, pl. paltor.]

Defn: mean; vile; worthless; despicable; contemptible; pitiful; Trifling; as, a paltry excuse; paltry gold. Cowper. The paltry prize is hardly worth the cost. Byron.

Syn. -- see contemptible.