Sou
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /suː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sou is a noun meaning (dated, slang) Cent; pocket money.
Meaning
(dated, slang) Cent; pocket money.
More Meanings
- (dated) A thing of the smallest value; a whit; a jot.
- (historical) An old French copper coin equal to one twentieth of a livre or twelve deniers; one sou is to the livre as one shilling is to the pound.
Example Sentences
I do not care a sou for your excuses.
He is grey, flat-footed and withered, with long, brittle nails that set your nerves on edge while he scrapes up your two sous.
Word Forms
- sous
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include penny, trifle, everything, denier, double, liard.
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