hay

Universal Words noun [U] 1 grass that has been cut and dried and is used as food for animals: a bale of hay compareSTRAW 2 (AmE, informal) a small amount of money: I get $50 for each of these and that's not hay! IDIOMS make hay while the sun shines (saying) to make good use of opportunities, good conditions, etc. while they last moreatHITv., ROLLn.