Meaning of the word derisory in English

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derisory

US /dɪˈraɪ.ɚ.i/
UK /dɪˈraɪ.ɚ.i/

Adjective

1.

A derisory amount of money is so small it is silly:

Example:
We were awarded a derisory sum.
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