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peanuts Synonyms

Another word for peanuts

Choosing another word for peanuts depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The plural form of peanut; the edible, oil-rich seeds of a South American leguminous plant (Arachis hypogaea) that ripen underground inside woody, netted pods and are widely eaten roasted or ground into paste.

Usage Example

"The airline served small packets of salted groundnuts to passengers during the flight."

Strongest
groundnuts
goobers
Strong
goober peas
monkey nuts
earthnuts

• noun (Context 2)

A very small, paltry, or insignificant amount, especially of money.

Usage Example

"Early in her career, she worked long hours for pittance just to gain industry experience."

Strongest
pittance
chump change
chicken feed
next to nothing
Strong
pennies
pocket change
small change
trifle

Opposites of peanuts

The opposite of peanuts shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fortune
small fortune
mint
king's ransom
megabucks
big bucks
bundle
See all opposites of peanuts

• Nearby Words

peaky
peal
peanut
peanuts
peanutty
peapod
pear

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Peanuts. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/peanuts
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