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Definition of chickenfeed

chickenfeed

/ˈtʃɪk.ɪn.fiːd/
chick · en · feed
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• noun

1

A very small, trifling, or insignificant amount of money (informal).

Example

"Compared to the company's multibillion-dollar annual revenue, the regulatory fine was mere chickenfeed."

2

Grain, seeds, or commercial mash used as food for domestic poultry.

Example

"The farmer stored fifty-pound sacks of chickenfeed in the dry corner of the barn."

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• Nearby Words

chickadee
chicken
chicken soup
chickenfeed
chickenfight
chickenhawk
chickenpox

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English in the early 19th century as a compound of 'chicken' and 'feed'; the figurative sense of a paltry sum of money arose from the fact that poultry were traditionally fed inexpensive, low-grade grain scraps.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chickenfeed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chickenfeed
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