(Britain, Ireland, dated) Following decimalisation, the name given to the coin worth one hundredth of a pound; now known simply as the penny. Symbol: p

(idiomatic, engineering) An improvised repair made with no regard for safety.

(idiomatic, UK) So common as to be practically worthless.

A US one-cent coin produced from 1909 to 1959, having a portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and a pair of ears of wheat on the reverse.

The pre-decimalisation United Kingdom penny, ¹⁄₂₄₀ of a pound sterling. Symbol: d / The pre-decimalisation Irish penny, ¹⁄₂₄₀ of an Irish pound. Symbol: d / A coin worth one old penny.

Understanding is reached; one comprehends.

(Britain, euphemistic, idiomatic) To use the toilet.

(archaic) money due to a castle guard at the end of his service

(idiomatic, Britain) very common; cheap

(idiomatic) One who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.