Definitions

1. noun

the value or amount of something (especially a quantity of money) that is equal to a penny

“He got a pennyworth of sweets for only a few cents.”

2. noun

a small amount or quantity of something

“The meal was worth only a pennyworth of what they paid.”

3. noun

a person or thing whose value or importance is equal to a penny

“In some cultures, a homeless person is considered not worth a penny.”

4. adverb

to a value or amount equal to a penny

“She bought a dress that cost only a pennyworth to make.”