Penny

Penny

British one-cent coin.

Etymology & History

British one pence coin. British currency unit. Pre-decimal penny British 1/240 pound. Decimal penny British 1/100 pound. 'Spend a penny' British urinate euphemism. Reflects British monetary vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โš ๏ธ
Language
Moderate
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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