Associations to the word «Catchpenny»

Noun

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Wiktionary

CATCHPENNY, noun. A cheap item designed to attract purchasers of other goods

Dictionary definition

CATCHPENNY, adjective. Designed to sell quickly without concern for quality; "catchpenny ornaments".

Wise words

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