new penny

noun

1. penny ( def 3 ).

new penny

noun

1. another name for penny

Word History and Origins

Origin of new penny¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

It doesn't matter a new penny whether you answer such questions with a nod or a no: the invasion has begun.

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Then they went down to dinner, and not a word more was said that evening about the new penny by Mr. Palliser.

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If he were to go there would be nothing spoken of all the evening, but that weary new penny.

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The players are provided with a bright new penny, a piece of paper and a pencil.

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The new penny postage is a fortunate measure for the afflicted victim of the dun.

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