Twopenny
adjective
Something that is cheap or of low value.
George is so stingy, he would only buy a twopenny gift for his girlfriend's birthday.
Often appears as...
- twopenny gift
- twopenny bargain
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
adjective
Relating to or denoting a British pre-decimal coin worth two old pennies.
My grandma often talks about the twopenny coins she used to spend when she was young.
Often appears as...
- twopenny coin
- twopenny piece
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A British pre-decimal coin worth two old pennies.
Tom found an old twopenny in the vintage market.
Often appears as...
- found a twopenny
- old twopenny
Usage tips
Historical
adjective
Something that is cheap or of low value.
George is so stingy, he would only buy a twopenny gift for his girlfriend's birthday.
Often appears as...
- twopenny gift
- twopenny bargain
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
adjective
Relating to or denoting a British pre-decimal coin worth two old pennies.
My grandma often talks about the twopenny coins she used to spend when she was young.
Often appears as...
- twopenny coin
- twopenny piece
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A British pre-decimal coin worth two old pennies.
Tom found an old twopenny in the vintage market.
Often appears as...
- found a twopenny
- old twopenny
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Nuance
The term can imply disapproval or scorn for something considered unworthy.
Don't waste your time on these twopenny novels.
Pro Tip 2/3Conversational Use
Often used in casual conversations rather than formal situations.
He's wearing a twopenny watch, yet he boasts about it.
Pro Tip 3/3Implies Minimal Effort
Suggests that minimal effort or expense was put into acquiring something.
She decorated the room with twopenny ornaments.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Nuance
The term can imply disapproval or scorn for something considered unworthy.
Don't waste your time on these twopenny novels.
Pro Tip 2/3Conversational Use
Often used in casual conversations rather than formal situations.
He's wearing a twopenny watch, yet he boasts about it.
Pro Tip 3/3Implies Minimal Effort
Suggests that minimal effort or expense was put into acquiring something.
She decorated the room with twopenny ornaments.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Nuance
The term can imply disapproval or scorn for something considered unworthy.
Don't waste your time on these twopenny novels.
Pro Tip 2/3Conversational Use
Often used in casual conversations rather than formal situations.
He's wearing a twopenny watch, yet he boasts about it.
Pro Tip 3/3Implies Minimal Effort
Suggests that minimal effort or expense was put into acquiring something.
She decorated the room with twopenny ornaments.
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