four bits
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of four bits
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
Example Sentences
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The exhibit also features some pieces of the Wings Over Europe tour bus, which you can see in the documentary and read about in the book.
From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026
I follow a pair of nuns to a second, smaller counter with less neon, away from the block-long queue off the latest tour bus.
From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026
“Looking sharp, buddy!” a teenager lining up to board a tour bus yelled out.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
But at the height of success, the lifestyle of tour bus toilets, hotel room pizzas and public opinion began to take its toll.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025
He said he “didn’t know it” and they might have to get a tour bus for that.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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