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Definition of pennyworth

pennyworth

/ˈpɛn.iˌwɝːθ/
pen · ny · worth
Plural:pennyworths
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pennyworth Lexical Profile

pennyworth Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British An amount of something that can be bought for a penny; a very small quantity, sum, or value.

Example

"The child eagerly handed over a copper coin for a pennyworth of boiled sweets."

2

British Full value received in return for money spent; a good or fair bargain.

Example

"Having examined the sturdy boots, the farmer was satisfied that he had gotten a good pennyworth."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In British colloquial speech, this word is frequently contracted to and pronounced as "penn'orth".

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'penigweorþ', a compound of 'pening' (penny) and 'weorþ' (worth).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pennyworth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pennyworth
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