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Economy is a savings-bank, into which men drop pennies, and get dollars in return.
Josh Billings

Meaning of "pennies" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PENNIES

pennies  [ˈpɛnɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PENNIES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pennies is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PENNIES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pennies

Penny

A penny is a coin or a unit of currency used in several English-speaking countries. It is often the smallest denomination within a currency system. A pre-decimal penny from the United Kingdom, equivalent to 1⁄240 of the pound sterling. A 2013 one-cent coin from the United States, known colloquially as a "penny". It is equivalent to 1⁄100 of the United States dollar. A 1929 South African penny, featuring King George V.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PENNIES


Alleghenies
ˌælɪˈɡeɪnɪz
baronies
ˈbærənɪz
blennies
ˈblenɪz
blinis
ˈblɪnɪz
bliny
ˈblɪnɪz
boonies
ˈbuːnɪz
Colonies
ˈkɒlənɪz
fannies
ˈfænɪz
funnies
ˈfʌnɪz
grannies
ˈɡrænɪz
jennies
ˈdʒenɪz
litanies
ˈlɪtənɪz
monies
ˈmʌnɪz
nannies
ˈnænɪz
Orkneys
ˈɔːknɪz
polyphonies
pəˈlɪfənɪz
sunnies
ˈsʌnɪz
symphonies
ˈsɪmfənɪz
trannies
ˈtrænɪz
tyrannies
ˈtɪrənɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PENNIES

penned
penneech
penner
Penney
penni
pennied
penniform
penniless
pennilessly
pennilessness
pennill
pennillion
pennine
Pennine Alps
Pennine Chain
Pennine Range
Pennine Way
Pennines
penning
penninite

WORDS THAT END LIKE PENNIES

bennies
bunnies
companies
crannies
dannies
donnies
dunnies
gunnies
halfpennies
hinnies
hootenannies
jannies
johnnies
pickaninnies
pinch pennies
pinnies
shinnies
sonnies
tinnies
tunnies
whinnies

Synonyms and antonyms of pennies in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pennies» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PENNIES

Find out the translation of pennies to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pennies from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pennies» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

便士
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

monedas de un centavo
570 millions of speakers

English

pennies
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पैसे
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البنسات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пенни
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tostões
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পেনিসমূহ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pennies
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Wang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pennies
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ペニー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

동전
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Penny
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đồng xu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சில்லறைகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेनीज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

peni
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

penny
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

grosze
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пенні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mărunțiș
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πένες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sente
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pennies
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pennies
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pennies

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PENNIES»

The term «pennies» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.089 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PENNIES» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «pennies» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «pennies» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pennies

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10 QUOTES WITH «PENNIES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word pennies.
1
Andy Behrman
I couldn't sleep for nights on end, as my brain felt like there were thoughts colliding within it; I obsessed over small details, from saving pennies and polishing each one of them to washing my clothing over and over in the washing machine.
2
Josh Billings
Economy is a savings-bank, into which men drop pennies, and get dollars in return.
3
John Cassavetes
I think I probably have the philosophy of a poor man. You know, like maybe I'd steal the pennies off a dead man's eyes.
4
Joanna Garcia
I have a collection of lucky pennies, and I like to carry some of them with me. So far, they seem to be working!
5
Jennifer Garner
I would roll up pennies to take the subway to work in Times Square. I was broke, but I was happy.
6
Sheherazade Goldsmith
Consuming less means throwing away less, while reusing things actually helps to save the planet as well as the pennies.
7
Hugh Howey
I'd rather excite the imagination of a legion of readers and make pennies from each of them than hold off for a larger chunk of change from only a handful of fans.
8
Carl Hubbell
If I'm playing cards for pennies, I want to win.
9
Lilly Ledbetter
Because women still earn just 77 cents for every dollar men make. Those pennies add up to real money.
10
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
And one thing about Mick Jagger is he keeps his eye very closely on not only where the dollars go but where the pennies go.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PENNIES»

Discover the use of pennies in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pennies and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Benny's Pennies
Previously published: New York: Doubleday, 1993.
Pat Brisson, 1999
2
Poisoned for Pennies: The Economics of Toxics and Precaution
This new book, which finds Ackerman ranging from psychological research to risk analysis to the benefits of aggressive pesticide regulation, and from mad cow disease to lead paint, will further his reputation as a thought leader in ...
Frank Ackerman, 2008
3
Rolling Pennies in the Dark: A Memoir with a Message
But this book is more than the story of one man’s personal journey; it is a memoir with a message.
Douglas MacKinnon, 2012
4
Bob Frost - A Trail of Pennies
This collection of thoughts and ideas came from an outcry of pain and suffering.
Stephen J. Napolitano, 2010
5
How Many Pennies Make a Dollar?
"Introduces young readers to the concept of counting money and the different denominations of money"--Provided by publisher.
Rebecca Wingard-Nelson, 2009
6
Pennies from Heaven: The American Popular Music Business in ...
Along the way, the book describes the workings of the performing rights organizations ASCAP and BMI; the demise of Hollywood's dominance of popular music after World War II; the growth of new genres, from rhythm-and-blues to rap and metal; ...
Russell Sanjek, David Sanjek, 1996
7
Curious George Saves His Pennies
When George decides to save up for that special red train in the toy store, he doesn’t realize how long it will take—or how hard he’ll have to work for his money.
H. A. Rey, 2013
8
Pennies from Heaven: A Medium's Two Cents On Life and Death
Self-empowerment is the overriding theme of this powerful book. Changing lives for the better is the mandate of Stillar's work, and thanks to his inaugural book, Pennies from Heaven, many more will learn that true love never dies.
Christopher Stillar, 2011
9
Picking Up Pennies
A guide for young people on how to start now to build your security for tomorrow.
Ann S. Danly, 2004
10
Pennies in a Jar
A young boy whose father is serving overseas during World War II struggles to overcome his fears, especially his fear of the horses that pull trade wagons through his neighborhood, as he works odd jobs for money to buy his father a birthday ...
Dori J. Chaconas, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PENNIES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pennies is used in the context of the following news items.
1
UNCC Student Pays Parking Fees With 11000 Pennies
Pennies (Photo : Facebook) Stephen Coyle protested the school's "fee structure" by paying his $110 parking fine with pennies. A student at the ... «University Herald, Jul 15»
2
Lena Prima brings 'Pennies from Heaven' to Baton rouge
It'll be raining “Pennies from Heaven” at the Belle of Baton Rouge Atrium Saturday night as Lena Prima makes her Baton Rouge debut. «The Advocate, Jul 15»
3
Storing away those 'pennies from heaven'
That's when the pennies from heaven part happened. "We're part of an organization known as 'First Descents' — it's for young adults who are ... «Conway Daily Sun, Jul 15»
4
Amazon Riding High on Prime Day, Apple Saving Pennies & Other …
The richest company on Earth is saving pennies. Apple is cutting $1 billion from its capital expenditure plans for next year, down to $12 billion. «Pulse, Jul 15»
5
Pennies from heaven? DeKalb teacher discovers merit pay just …
Merit pay in Georgia – based on a teacher evaluation system that remains controversial and dependent on scores from tests that are unproven ... «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jul 15»
6
Student pays $110 parking fines with pennies
On July 2, Coyle filled three buckets with 60 pounds of pennies and took them to the school's Parking Services office to pay a total of $110 in parking fines. «Local Memphis, Jul 15»
7
Tobias Ellwood: I'm sorry for 'watch the pennies' remark
A government minister has apologised for saying he had to "watch the pennies" on his almost £90,000 salary. Tobias Ellwood was criticised ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
8
Today's Editorial: Don't count pennies in work zones
Today's Editorial: Don't count pennies in work zones. 0. Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn. Google+ Pinterest Email. Share this with your friends ... «Sunbury Daily Item, Jul 15»
9
104 Pennies Help This Simple 3D-Printed Toy Walk
Jeffrey Kerr's version has a plastic flywheel instead that you simply weigh down with 104 pennies. That heft, and the magic of centrifugal forces, ... «Gizmodo Australia, Jul 15»
10
Got Loose Change? 104 Pennies Help This Simple 3D-Printed Toy …
Jeffrey Kerr's version has a plastic flywheel instead that you simply weigh down with 104 pennies. That heft, and the magic of centrifugal forces, ... «Gizmodo, Jul 15»

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