twopenny

American  

[tuhp-uh-nee, too-pen-ee] / ˈtʌp ə ni, ˈtuˌpɛn i /

adjective

1. of the amount or value of twopence.

2. costing twopence.

3. of very little value; trifling; worthless.

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twopenny British  

/ ˈtʌpənɪ /

adjective

1. Also: twopenny-halfpenny. cheap or tawdry

2. (intensifier)

   a twopenny damn

3. worth two pence

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Etymology

Origin of twopenny

First recorded in 1525–35; two + penny

Example Sentences

Newspapers sent by the Twopenny Post, and not passing or intended to pass by the General Post, are charged each 1d.

From The Development of Rates of Postage An Historical and Analytical Study by Smith, A. D.

Captain Twopenny and his party returned from his hunting expedition with three hogs.

From The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. by Kingston, William Henry Giles

The doctor reminded Captain Twopenny of their intention of burying the body of the unfortunate seaman they had found on the beach.

From The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. by Kingston, William Henry Giles

“Some cows!” exclaimed Mrs Twopenny, who had just joined her friends.

From The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. by Kingston, William Henry Giles

Just before sunset they stopped to dig a quantity of roots, which the doctor was anxious to carry with him, while Captain Twopenny shot several birds.

From The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. by Kingston, William Henry Giles