pen|ny|whis|tle

pen|ny|whis|tle
pen|ny|whis|tle «PEHN ee HWIHS uhl», noun, adjective.
–n.
a toy whistle such as children use: »

The noise that emerges from some organs of British publicity abroad is more like the peep of a pennywhistle than a fanfare (Manchester Guardian).

–adj.
of poor quality; inferior: »

Since 1949, a million ex-Nazis have been re-enfranchised. A dozen pennywhistle Führers are after their votes (Time).


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