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PENNY

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Penny.

How to pronounce penny:

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Penny - as a noun

A fractional monetary unit of ireland and the united kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

A coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
centcentime
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
coin
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Penny - as a verb

To jam a door shut by inserting pennies between the doorframe and the door.

Example: "Zach and ben had only been at college for a week when their door was pennied by the girls down the hall."

To circumvent the tripping of an electrical circuit breaker by the dangerous practice of inserting a coin in place of a fuse in a fuse socket.

Example Sentences

"I found a penny on the street today."
"He picked up the penny and added it to his collection."
"The price of the candy bar was only a penny."
"She saved every penny she earned for a special trip."
"I need to find a penny to use the vending machine."
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Word Game Points

Is PENNY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, penny is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PENNY has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PENNY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, penny is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PENNY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is PENNY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, penny is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PENNY has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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