WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
ˈchick•en ˌfeed,  n. [uncountable] Slang.
  1. Slang Termsa small, insignificant sum of money.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
chick′en feed′, [Slang.]
  1. Slang Termsan insignificant sum of money:He's so rich that $1000 is chicken feed to him.
  2. Slang Termssmall change, as pennies and nickels.
  • 1830–40, American.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
chicken feed
  1. a trifling amount of money
'chicken feed' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
feed

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