penny ante

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Noun penny ante has 2 senses

penny ante - a business deal on a trivial scale
--₁ is a kind of deal, trade, business deal
penny ante, penny ante poker - poker played for small stakes
--₂ is a kind of poker, poker game

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Penny Ante

Noun

1. A small amount of money or bet.

Sample Sentence:

"She only played penny ante with her friends, as she didn't like taking big risks."

Adjective

1. Relating to or characteristic of a low-stakes game.

Sample Sentence:

"They hosted a penny ante poker night, where everyone could enjoy a casual and relaxed game."

2. Referring to a cheap or insignificant action.

Sample Sentence:

"He was tired of penny ante politics and wanted to focus on more pressing issues."

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