a game of poker in which the ante or limit is a very small amount, as one cent
penny ante
penny antepenny-ante
Informal having a contemptibly small value
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penny ante
noun
A poker game in which the maximum bet or raise is a penny or other small amount.
adjective
Involving a small amount of money or something of little value or importance.
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Noun
(uncountable)
- A small stake in gambling.
- poker played for small stakes
- A small-scale business transaction
Anagrams
- ten a penny
Adjective
- Alternative spelling of pennyante.
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