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Definition of twopence

twopence

/ˈtʌp.əns/
two · pence
Plural:twopences
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Adjective:twopenny
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twopence Lexical Profile

twopence Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British The sum or value of two pence in British currency, or a bronze coin worth this amount.

Example

"The shopkeeper handed him a shiny twopence as change for the newspaper."

2

British A very small, trifling, or insignificant amount (often used in negative phrases to express a complete lack of concern).

Example

"He declared that he did not care twopence about what the critics thought of his latest painting."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Traditionally pronounced "tuppence" (/ˈtʌpəns/) in British English, a phonetic spelling that is also occasionally used in informal writing.

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• Nearby Words

two-toed sloth
twofer
twofold
twopence
twosome
tycoon
tyke

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of "two" and "pence" (the collective plural of "penny").

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