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derisory
adjective de·ri·so·ry \di-ˈrī-sə-rē, -zə-\
: of too little value to be considered seriously : ridiculously small
: expressing a belief that something or someone is ridiculous or without value : expressing derision
Full Definition of DERISORY
2
: worthy of derision; especially : laughably small <land could be bought for a derisory sum>
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