peanuts
- The edible seeds of a leguminous plant (Arachis hypogaea), which are typically roasted and eaten as a snack or used to make peanut butter. nounShe packed a small bag of peanuts for her afternoon snack.Peanuts are often used in various recipes, including peanut butter cookies.
- A very small amount of money; something considered insignificant in value. nounHe sold his car for peanuts compared to its market value.The salary they offered was peanuts, so she declined the job.