Meaning Of The Word Catchpenny

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catchpenny in American English
a catchpenny commodity
made merely to sell; cheap and flashy
adjective: made to sell readily at a low price, regardless of value or use
noun: something that is catchpenny

catchpenny in British English
adjective: designed to have instant appeal, esp in order to sell quickly and easily without regard for quality
noun: an item or commodity that is cheap and showy

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