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Definition of tuppence

tuppence

/ˈtʌp.əns/
tup · pence
Plural:tuppences
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Adjective:tuppenny
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tuppence Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British The sum of two pence, or a British coin worth two pence.

Example

"The shopkeeper handed the child a sweet and tuppence in change."

2

British A negligible or very small amount, especially in negative expressions indicating a lack of care or value.

Example

"He doesn't care tuppence about what the critics say regarding his new novel."

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• Rhymes for tuppence

• Nearby Words

tuolumne
tupaia
tupelo
tuppence
tupungato
tuque
tura

Word Origin & Etymology

A phonetic spelling representing the traditional British pronunciation of 'twopence' (two pence), attested in writing since the 17th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tuppence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tuppence
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