Meaning

3 senses

  1. The amount that can be bought for a penny.

    the amount that can be bought for a penny

  2. A small quantity or value.

  3. (dated)A good bargain.

Origin

From penny + worth.

From penny + worth.

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Forms

plural: pennyworths

Synonyms

86 synonyms
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Close in meaning
  • the amount that can be bought for a penny:penn'orth

Word family

2 related words
Relatedpenny-wisemoney's worth

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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