Catchpenny
adjective
Intended to attract attention or a quick sale but having little value or significance.
He sold catchpenny souvenirs at the local tourist shop.
Often appears as...
- catchpenny souvenirs
- catchpenny novelties
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Intended to attract attention or a quick sale but having little value or significance.
He sold catchpenny souvenirs at the local tourist shop.
Often appears as...
- catchpenny souvenirs
- catchpenny novelties
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Grabbing
Catchpenny items are designed to quickly attract attention but may not be of long-lasting interest or quality.
The shop had a section of catchpenny gadgets that grabbed kids' attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Limited Value
Despite their eye-catching nature, catchpenny products are often perceived as having limited usefulness or value.
They give away catchpenny toys that break easily.
Pro Tip 3/3Impulse Buying
Catchpenny items are frequently bought on impulse due to their low price rather than actual need.
He regretted the catchpenny tools he bought on impulse that rusted immediately.
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Grabbing
Catchpenny items are designed to quickly attract attention but may not be of long-lasting interest or quality.
The shop had a section of catchpenny gadgets that grabbed kids' attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Limited Value
Despite their eye-catching nature, catchpenny products are often perceived as having limited usefulness or value.
They give away catchpenny toys that break easily.
Pro Tip 3/3Impulse Buying
Catchpenny items are frequently bought on impulse due to their low price rather than actual need.
He regretted the catchpenny tools he bought on impulse that rusted immediately.
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Grabbing
Catchpenny items are designed to quickly attract attention but may not be of long-lasting interest or quality.
The shop had a section of catchpenny gadgets that grabbed kids' attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Limited Value
Despite their eye-catching nature, catchpenny products are often perceived as having limited usefulness or value.
They give away catchpenny toys that break easily.
Pro Tip 3/3Impulse Buying
Catchpenny items are frequently bought on impulse due to their low price rather than actual need.
He regretted the catchpenny tools he bought on impulse that rusted immediately.
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