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CATCHPENNY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does catchpenny mean?
• CATCHPENNY (adjective)
The adjective CATCHPENNY has 1 sense:
1. designed to sell quickly without concern for quality
Familiarity information: CATCHPENNY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Designed to sell quickly without concern for quality
Context example:
catchpenny ornaments
Similar:
cheap; inexpensive (relatively low in price or charging low prices)
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