Definitions of penny ante
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poker played for small stakes
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synonyms:
penny ante poker
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type of:
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poker, poker game
any of various card games in which players bet that they hold the highest-ranking hand
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poker, poker game
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a business deal on a trivial scale
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type of:
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business deal, deal, trade
a particular instance of buying or selling
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business deal, deal, trade
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