pennyworth


pen·ny·worth

noun
\ˈpe-nē-ˌwərth, British often ˈpe-nərth\
plural pennyworth or pennyworths

Definition of PENNYWORTH

1
: a penny's worth
2
: value for the money spent : bargain
3
: a small quantity : modicum

Examples of PENNYWORTH

  1. <even a used lawnmower would be a pennyworth at that price>

First Known Use of PENNYWORTH

before 12th century

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