peanuts
/ (ˈpiːˌnʌts) /
slang a trifling amount of money
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How to use peanuts in a sentence
But as Garfield on television gained in popularity, the peanuts connection became a source of friction.
Garfield Television: The Cat Who Saved Primetime Cartoons | Rich Goldstein | November 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThanks in part to his efforts, peanuts became a vital crop, and a thriving industry.
Why is it that every time I eat a Baby Ruth bar I feel a little better because at least it contains real peanuts?
We left her sitting in the sun shelling peanuts and drinking tea.
Charles Schulz has this really dark streak that comes out in peanuts… Lynn Johnston talks about dealing with depression.
Aaron McGruder’s ‘The Boondocks’ Returns Without Aaron McGruder | Rich Goldstein | April 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
In fruit production, apples are first; in total production, apples follow two field crops, tobacco and peanuts.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. TorpeyJust look in at that fruit-store window,—peaches and apples and plums, and even roasted peanuts!
Gold-Seeking on the Dalton Trail | Arthur R. ThompsonOld Mom always had a friendly greeting for me and knew in which pocket I had parked the peanuts.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. HarneyDo you see that man sitting near the bottom—right beside that boy with the basket of peanuts?
The Rover Boys on the Farm | Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer)Besides, he liked boys, as well as girls, for so many of them had fed him peanuts in the circus.
Mappo, the Merry Monkey | Richard Barnum
Cultural definitions for “Peanuts”
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