noun
Meaning 1
A small stake in gambling.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Phrase guide
penny ante
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noun
Meaning 2
Poker played for small stakes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
Meaning 3
A small-scale business transaction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
Meaning 4
poker played for small stakes
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: penny ante poker
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: poker, poker game
noun
Meaning 5
a business deal on a trivial scale
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: deal, trade, business deal
History
Etymology
From penny + ante.