tuppence

[US]/'tʌpəns/
[UK]/'tʌpəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a small sum of money; of little value

Phrases & Collocations

spend a tuppence

tuppence worth

Example Sentences

I've got tuppence to lend.

The police don’t give tuppence for our rights.

She loves him, but he doesn’t care tuppence for her.

My best wishes to you all, and I hope that you will enjoy meeting Tommy and Tuppence again, years older, but with spirit unquenched!

I wouldn't give tuppence for it

a tuppence worth of advice

tuppence for your thoughts

tuppence to his name

not worth a tuppence

not give tuppence for it

Real-world Examples

In the U.K., they put in their tuppence (or two pence) worth. Makes sense.

Source: VOA Vocabulary Explanation

She couldn't give tuppence about Ethel or anyone like her!

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 3

In the U.K., they put in their tuppence (or two pence) worth. Makes sense. They have pence and we don't.

Source: VOA Special May 2019 Collection

And eggs at two and tuppence a dozen!

Source: Peter Rabbit and His Friends (Part 2)

Hot, buttered toast with a countess at tuppence a slice?

Source: Downton Abbey Season 2

Oh, nonsense. She couldn't give tuppence about Ethel or anyone like her!

Source: Downton Abbey Season 3

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