penny ante

See also: pennyante and penny-ante

English

Etymology

penny +‎ ante.

Noun

penny ante (uncountable)

1. A small stake in gambling.
2. Poker played for small stakes.
3. A small-scale business transaction.

Related terms

• pennyante
• penny-ante

See also

• table stakes
• up the ante

Anagrams

• ten a penny