Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

penn

Noun
pɛn
Definition
A small, soft coin of little value, often used informally to refer to money in general.
Examples
  • I only have a few pennies, just enough to buy a candy.
  • He saved every penn he could find.
  • The price dropped to just a penny!
Meaning
The term ‘penn’ can refer to a penny, particularly in British English, representing a unit of currency. It is also used informally to denote a small amount of money.
Synonyms
  • penny
  • cent
  • small change