English Explanatory Dictionary

lickpenny

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something that devours or absorbs lots of money; something expensive.
  2. A miserly person.
adj
  1. Expensive.

Word forms

lickpenny lickpennies more lickpenny most lickpenny

Etymology

From lick + penny.

Synonyms

expensive

Related words

black hole money pit
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