English Explanatory Dictionary

tuppenny

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Literally, worth tuppence (two pence); of little value or status.
noun
  1. A coin or stamp worth two pence.
  2. In the children's game of leapfrog, the head (perhaps named from a tuppenny loaf).

Pronunciation

/ˈtʌpəni/ /ˈtʌpni/ en-au-tuppenny.ogg

Word forms

tuppenny twopenny tuppennies

Derived words

tuppenny-ha'penny tuppenny upright
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