red cent . red cent {n. phr.} The one-cent coin; a copper coin; very little money. Poor Oscar is so broke he doesn't have a red cent to his name. Categories: add yours {n. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: R Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion