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lickpenny

Lickpenny (noun) means something that devours or absorbs lots of money; something expensive.

noun
1
Something that devours or absorbs lots of money; something expensive.
2
A miserly person.
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Etymology

From lick + penny.

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What is the meaning of lickpenny?

"lickpenny" (noun) means something that devours or absorbs lots of money; something expensive.

What are the different meanings of lickpenny?

"lickpenny" has 2 main meanings: 1. Something that devours or absorbs lots of money; something expensive; 2. A miserly person.

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