English Explanatory Dictionary

pennyworth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The amount that can be bought for a penny.
  2. A small quantity or value.
  3. A good bargain.

Word forms

pennyworth pennyworths penniworth

Etymology

From penny + worth.

Synonyms

halfpennyworth tuppence worth ace atom atomy aught bissel bit crumb glimpse dab damn dash diddly glint dot spatter drop dusting fleck glimmer hint flip flyspeck grain inch iota jot lick mite modicum molecule morceau morsel mote ooch ounce particle pennyworth piece pinch relish scantling semblance scent scintilla scooch scrap scruple shred skerrick skoosh skosh sliver smattering smidge smidgen smidget smidgy smitch

Related words

penny-wise money's worth
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