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1. penny
noun. ['ˈpɛni'] a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound.
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- penny (English)
- penning (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. two-a-penny
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5. penny-wise
adjective. thrifty in small matters only.
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- penny-wise (English)
- penny (English)
- penning (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wise (English)
- wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. penny-pinching
noun. extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.