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Meaning of penny whip | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A cheap toy whip for use by children, such as to start a spinning top.

historical

Examples

“"Any way, sir, I've been a good servant to you and Mr. Leo, bless him! - why, it seems but the other day that I used to lead⟳ him about the streets with a penny whip[.]"”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

penny whistle penny wisdom penny wise and pound foolish penny-a-liner penny-dreadfulism penny-father

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