peanut gallery: Meaning and Definition of

pea'nut gal"lery

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. the rearmost and cheapest section of seats in the balcony or the uppermost balcony of a theater.
  2. a source of insignificant criticism: No remarks from the peanut gallery!
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