English Explanatory Dictionary

spend a penny

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To use the toilet.

Pronunciation

En-au-spend a penny.ogg

Word forms

spend a penny spends a penny spending a penny spent a penny

Etymology

From the act of putting a (pre-decimal) penny in the slot of a pay-toilet cubicle.

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