Thesaurus: pennyworth
A penny's worth; as much as may be bought for a penny.
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Definitions
- n. A penny's worth; as much as may be bought for a penny.
- n. Hence: The full value of one's penny expended; due return for money laid out; a good bargain; a bargain.
- n. A small quantity; a trifle.
- n. the amount that can be bought for a penny
- 1. A penny's worth; as much as may be bought for a penny. "A dear pennyworth." Evelyn. 2. Hence: The full value of one's penny expended; due return for money laid out; a good bargain; a bargain. The priests sold the better pennyworths. Locke. 3. A small quantity; a trifle. Bacon.
- n. the amount that can be bought for a penny