Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
red-cent
noun
/rɛd sɛnt/
Definition
A small amount of money, generally used in a negative context to indicate something of little value.
Examples
- He wouldn’t give a red cent to support that project.
- After all we’ve spent, I wouldn’t expect a red cent in return.
Meaning
The term ‘red-cent’ often refers to a penny or the smallest denominations of currency. It is used to emphasize how insignificant an amount of money is.
Synonyms
- penny
- small change
- trivial amount
