tuppence
Noun: 1. A former United Kingdom silver coin; a United Kingdom bronze decimal coin worth two pennies: "Tuppence" refers to a coin of the United Kingdom with a value of two pence. Historically, it was a silver coin. In the modern decimal system, it is a bronze coin. 2. A very small or insignificant amount of money: Informally, "tuppence" is used to denote a trivial sum, emphasizing something of little monetary value.
The word "tuppence" is primarily used in British English and is considered informal or colloquial. It refers specifically to the two-pence coin or its value. * It's not worth tuppence. (It has very little monetary value.) * He gave me his tuppence on the matter. (He gave me his opinion, implying it might be of little value.) * I found a tuppence on the pavement. (I found a two-pence coin on the sidewalk.)
- "I don't care tuppence": A phrase meaning "I don't care at all" or "It is of no importance to me."
- He can say what he likes; I don't care tuppence.
- "For tuppence": Used to suggest something could be done very cheaply or that someone is very willing to do something.
- I'd have told him the truth for tuppence. (I was very willing/almost eager to tell him.)
- Twopence (noun): The standard, more formal spelling for the same coin or amount. "Tuppence" is a common phonetic spelling reflecting its pronunciation (/ˈtʌp.əns/).
- Tuppenny (adjective, informal): Costing or worth two pence; by extension, cheap or insignificant.
- a tuppenny stamp.
- Two pence
- A trifle (when meaning a small amount)
- Peanuts (informal, for a small sum of money)
- Not worth a tuppence: Worthless or of very poor quality.
- That old car isn't worth a tuppence.
- To put in one's tuppence/tuppence worth: To offer one's opinion, especially when it is unsolicited.
- Everyone was quiet until John had to put in his tuppence worth.
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a former United Kingdom silver coin; United Kingdom bronze decimal coin worth two pennies
