pennyworth
Use Pennyworth in a sentence
iˌwɜrθ noun
1.
as much as may be bought for a penny.
2.
a small quantity.
3.
a bargain.
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| —n | |
| 1. | the amount that can be bought for a penny |
| 2. | a small amount: he hasn't got a pennyworth of sense |
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Pennyworth
is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
Example sentences
By its aid a pennyworth of gas can be obtained by the consumer.
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