pennyworth

noun

pen·​ny·​worth ˈpe-nē-ˌwərth 

 British often  ˈpe-nərth

plural pennyworth or pennyworths

1

: a penny's worth

2

: value for the money spent : bargain

3

: a small quantity : modicum

Synonyms

• bargain
• steal
• deal
• buy

Examples of pennyworth in a Sentence

even a used lawnmower would be a pennyworth at that price

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1