tuppence
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tuppence
1505–15; earlier tuppens, reduction of twopence
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“Pocket has cake crumbs, charcoal pencil, tuppence. No book.”
From Literature
In the original Mary Poppins film, the nine year old Michael Banks accidentally starts a bank run by demanding back his tuppence coin.
From BBC
"I honestly think they might! They don't actually care tuppence about me!"
From Literature
Matt Hancock, the health secretary, offered up his tuppence, saying he felt “physically sick” about Molly’s death.
From The Guardian
Spoiler alert - even with a large spoonful of sugar, it's hard to swallow the idea that investing just tuppence over 25 years could really save the day.
From BBC
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