catchpenny

adjective

catch·pen·ny ˈkach-ˌpe-nē

ˈkech-

Synonyms of catchpenny next

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: using sensationalism or cheapness for appeal

a catchpenny newspaper

Example Sentences

the novel's catchpenny title belies its serious literary ambitions

Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of catchpenny was in 1705

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“Catchpenny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catchpenny. Accessed 6 Feb. 2023.

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