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单词 penny-in-the-slot
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Definition of penny-in-the-slot in English:

penny-in-the-slot

adjective ˌpɛni ɪn ðə ˈslɒt
British
  • Designating or relating to a machine or mechanical device (as a weighing machine, dispensing machine, etc.) actuated by the fall of a penny inserted through a slot or narrow opening.

noun ˌpɛni ɪn ðə ˈslɒt
British
  • A penny-in-the-slot machine. rare.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Boston Globe. From penny + in + the + slot.

Definition of penny-in-the-slot in US English:

penny-in-the-slot

adjectiveˌpɛni ɪn ðə ˈslɒt
British
  • Designating or relating to a machine or mechanical device (as a weighing machine, dispensing machine, etc.) actuated by the fall of a penny inserted through a slot or narrow opening.

nounˌpɛni ɪn ðə ˈslɒt
British
  • A penny-in-the-slot machine. rare.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Boston Globe. From penny + in + the + slot.

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