red cent

noun

: penny
used for emphasis in negative constructions

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And to cities that stand by while rioters destroy transportation infrastructure — don’t expect a red cent from DOT, either. Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 16 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of red cent was in 1837

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“Red cent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20cent. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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