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twopence
two·pence or tup·pence T0415000 (tŭp′əns)n. Chiefly British 1. Two pennies regarded as a monetary unit.2. pl. twopence or two·penc·es A British coin worth two pennies.twopence (ˈtʌpəns) or tuppencen1. the sum of two pennies2. (used with a negative) something of little value (in the phrase not care or give twopence)3. (Historical Terms) a former British silver coin, now only coined as Maundy moneytwo•pence (ˈtʌp əns, ˈtuˌpɛns) also tuppence
n., pl. -pence, -pen•ces for 2,3. 1. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) Brit. a sum of two pennies. 2. a bronze coin of the United Kingdom equal to two pennies: issued after decimalization in 1971. 3. a former copper coin of Great Britain, equal to two pennies, issued under George III. 4. a trifle. [1400–50] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  twopence - a former United Kingdom silver coin; United Kingdom bronze decimal coin worth two penniestuppencecoin - a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money |
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not give twopenceTo not give in the slightest (about something or someone). Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I don't give twopence how you get it done, just make sure the deed to that estate is in my possession within a fortnight! I know that Jeremy has a crush on me, but to be honest I couldn't give twopence for him.See also: give, not, twopencenot care twopenceTo not care in the slightest (about something or someone). Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I don't care twopence how you get it done, just make sure the deed to that estate is in my possession within a fortnight! I know that Jeremy has a crush on me, but to be honest I couldn't care twopence for him.See also: care, not, twopencenot matter twopenceTo not matter in the slightest; to be totally unimportant. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. It doesn't matter twopence how you get it done, just make sure the deed to that estate is in my possession within a fortnight! She doesn't come from an upper class background, but it wouldn't matter twopence whether she were the Queen of Sheba or a beggar in the street: I love her, and that's all I care about!See also: matter, not, twopence(one's) twopence (worth)One's ideas, opinions, or point of view. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. If anyone wants to hear Dr Sanders' twopence worth about the anti-vaccination debate, you can tune in to his podcast this Friday. I'd just like to put in my twopence worth before we finish up the meeting, if I may.See also: twopencegive (one's) twopence (worth)To share one's opinion, idea, or point of view, regardless of whether or not others want to hear it. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I find Jeff's husband a bit trying at times. He always has to give his twopence, even when it's clear he knows nothing about what's being discussed. If I can just give my twopence worth, I think the staff would really appreciate a bump in their pay, and productivity would increase as a result.See also: give, twopenceput in (one's) twopence (worth)To share one's opinion, idea, or point of view, regardless of whether or not others want to hear it. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I find Jeff's husband a bit trying at times. He always has to put in his twopence, even when it's clear he knows nothing about what's being discussed. If I can just put in my twopence worth, I think the staff would really appreciate a bump in their pay, and productivity would increase as a result.See also: put, twopencetwopence
twopence, tuppence Brit a former British silver coin, now only coined as Maundy money Twopence
TwopenceA coin in the United Kingdom equal in value to 1/50 of one British pound.twopence
Synonyms for twopencenoun a former United Kingdom silver coinSynonymsRelated Words |