(Originally) †a boy employed to do a job for a wage of one penny (obsolete); (later more generally) (depreciative) a person treated as a menial or without respect.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in John S. Farmer (c1845–c1915).
Definition of pennyboy in US English:
pennyboy
noun
informal
(Originally) †a boy employed to do a job for a wage of one penny (obsolete); (later more generally) (depreciative) a person treated as a menial or without respect.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in John S. Farmer (c1845–c1915).