Synonyms of small change
15 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for small change is pennies. Other synonyms of small change are small-timer.
Synonyms and similar words for small change
nounCoins of little value kept in one's pocket or bag, ready for small purchases.
- pocket changeSynonym of small change (“coins in the pocket, ready to spend”).
- loose changeSynonym of small change (“coins in the pocket, ready to spend”).
- spare changeSynonym of small change (“coins in the pocket, ready to spend”).
- pocket shrapnelSynonym of spare change.
- shrapnel
- penniesAn unspecified, but very small amount of money.
- red cents
- spill obsolete
nounA minor or insignificant amount of money.
- chump changeA sum of money considered to be insignificant.
- pittance
- coffee money
nounA person or thing of little importance or value.
- small-timerA person who is limited to small, petty or unimportant things.
- small fry
- small potatoesOne or more persons or things of relatively little consequence, importance, or value.
- nobody
Opposite of small change
Meaning of small change
- noun Coins of little value kept in one's pocket or bag, ready for small purchases.
- noun A minor or insignificant amount of money.
- noun A person or thing of little importance or value.
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Questions about synonyms of small change
- What is another word for small change?
- Small change has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as pennies and small-timer.
- What is the opposite of small change?
- The opposite of small change is big bucks. Other antonyms of small change are megabucks.
- What does small change mean?
- Small change means coins of little value kept in one's pocket or bag, ready for small purchases.
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