Penny: meaning, definitions and examples
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penny
[ หpษni ]
money
A penny is a small unit of currency in various countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and others. It is typically worth one one-hundredth of the respective currency.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I found a penny on the street.
- She saved every penny she earned.
Translations
Translations of the word "penny" in other languages:
๐ต๐น centavo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Pfennig
๐ฎ๐ฉ sen
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ grosz
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใผ
๐ซ๐ท centime
๐ช๐ธ penique
๐น๐ท kuruล
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุณ
๐จ๐ฟ halรฉล
๐ธ๐ฐ halier
๐จ๐ณ ไพฟๅฃซ
๐ธ๐ฎ penny
๐ฎ๐ธ peningur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ penny
๐ฒ๐ฝ centavo
Word origin
The word 'penny' originates from Old English 'penig', of West Germanic origin. It has been used to refer to small denominations of currency for centuries, with various adaptations in different languages. The significance of the penny has evolved over time, from a valuable coin to a symbol of small value or luck.