penny
noun
1. a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
Definition categories: quantity, subunit
2. a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit
Similar word(s): cent, centime
Definition categories: possession, coin
Sentences with penny as a noun:
- to turn an honest penny
verb
1. (slang) To jam a door shut by inserting pennies between the doorframe and the door.
2. (electronics) 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.