chump change

American  

noun

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

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chump change Idioms  

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of chump change

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

I feel like we could whip up a Colin-Sings go fund me that would make Bargatze’s 100 grand look like chump change.

From Los Angeles Times

While that’s chump change for top men’s players, it’s a massive step forward in women’s soccer, where the jump in salaries has been fueled by widespread popularity for the game and its players.

From Los Angeles Times

In the lucrative world of college athletics, that sum is considered chump change.

From Los Angeles Times

What is clear is that the Angels got back some chump change for the four players claimed today but the cost in prospects to acquire them might be immeasurable.

From Los Angeles Times

“People were mortified, and continue to be mortified, by the fact that we have this situation that’s unfolding, this new fire paradigm, and the forest service’s just getting chump change to address it,” he said.

From New York Times