Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

penn

noun
/pɛn/
Definition
A penny; a small coin used in currency, originating from the British coinage system.
Examples
  • He found a few pennies on the sidewalk.
  • The price of the candy was only a couple of pennies.
  • She saved her pennies to buy a new book.
Meaning
The term ‘penn’ refers to a unit of currency that is worth one hundredth of a pound. In various contexts, it can also refer to the act of spending or losing small sums of money.
Synonyms
  • penny
  • cent
  • small change