pennyworth

/ˈpɛniˌwɜrθ/
noun
  1. An amount of something that can be bought for a penny; a small amount or value.
    • He gave me a pennyworth of advice that turned out to be worth a fortune.
    • In the old days, a pennyworth of candy would fill a child's pocket.
    • The market stall sold a pennyworth of herbs for cooking.
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