penny-ante in English

Forms: more penny-ante [comparative], most penny-ante [superlative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: penny + ante Etymology templates: {{compound|en|penny|ante}} penny + ante Head templates: {{en-adj}} penny-ante (comparative more penny-ante, superlative most penny-ante)

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        "Of or pertaining to penny ante poker."
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      "glosses": [
        "Played for small stakes."
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        "Trivial."
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"penny-ante" meaning in English

Adjective

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