What does the cryptic crossword clue "Appallingly, tip a cent - a meagre amount (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TIP + A + CENT = PITTANCE The answer is PITTANCE.

Appallingly, tip a cent - a meagre amount (8)

Independent Cryptic #11964 | 9 Down | 2025-02-12 flower