lickpenny (Meaning)
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lickpenny (n.)
A devourer or absorber of money.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lickpenny
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lickpenny Sentence Examples
- The miserly lickpenny businessman hoarded his wealth, denying himself even basic comforts.
- The lickpenny villain shamelessly begged for handouts while pretending to be destitute.
- The dishonest lickpenny lawyer twisted the law to his advantage, enriching himself at the expense of his clients.
- The greedy lickpenny landlord raised rents on his tenants, exploiting their poverty.
- The manipulative lickpenny salesman used flattery and deception to convince customers to buy his overpriced products.
- The deceitful lickpenny politician promised handouts and benefits to win votes, but never delivered on his promises.
- The heartless lickpenny magnate ruthlessly exploited his workers, paying them starvation wages.
- The envious lickpenny neighbor gossiped about her wealthy friends, resentful of their success.
- The self-serving lickpenny celebrity donated a small portion of his earnings to charity for tax breaks and publicity.
- The unprincipled lickpenny gambler risked his life savings on a horse race, hoping to make a quick buck.
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A devourer or absorber of money.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The miserly lickpenny businessman hoarded his wealth, denying himself even basic comforts.
The lickpenny villain shamelessly begged for handouts while pretending to be destitute.
The dishonest lickpenny lawyer twisted the law to his advantage, enriching himself at the expense of his clients.
The greedy lickpenny landlord raised rents on his tenants, exploiting their poverty.
