tuppence

[ tuhp-uhns ]

noun

, British.

1. twopence.

tuppence

/ ˈtʌpəns /

noun

1. a variant spelling of twopence

Word History and Origins

Origin of tuppence¹

1505–15; earlier tuppens, reduction of twopence

Example Sentences

I want the atmosphere cleared—not out of curiosity—I don't care tuppence about other people's affairs—but I don't know you!

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"I'll lay a guinea that we weigh even," said I; and suddenly remembered that I had not so much as tuppence to bless me.

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One stood me fourpence, the other two gave me tuppence each.

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Greenfinches, yellow-hammers, common buntings, reed sparrows--all such birds were worth only tuppence apiece.

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A great many troops came to a rest camp near us, and I always feel that "Tuppence's" disappearance was due to them.

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