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cent

Representing the tiniest amount of money. Used especially in the phrase "last cent." Sorry, I spent every last cent on this new phone, so I'm totally broke until my next payday. We don't have a cent to our names. I wish I could help you out, but I'm so broke I don't even have a cent to spare right now.
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cent

n. one dollar. (Underworld.) One cent for one joint? Not bad.
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