twopence
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈtʌ.pəns/ (this spelling and "tuppence")
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈtuː.pəns/ (this spelling only)
Noun[edit]
twopence (countable and uncountable, plural twopences)
- (UK, Ireland) A British or Irish coin worth two (old or new) pence.
- Synonym: (archaic slang) deuce
- (UK, Ireland) A cost or value of two pence.
- (UK, Ireland, by extension) A small amount or value.