pal·try 
/ˈpɑ:ltri/ adjective
pal·tri·er; pal·tri·est /ˈpɑ:ltri/ adjective [also more paltry; most paltry] formal 1 : very small or too small in amount
▪ They're offering a paltry [=meager] salary for the position. ▪ Sales have increased by a paltry [=measly] two percent. 2 : having little meaning, importance, or worth
▪ a paltry excuse ▪ paltry work
▪ They're offering a paltry [=meager] salary for the position. ▪ Sales have increased by a paltry [=measly] two percent.
▪ a paltry excuse ▪ paltry work
