What does tuppence mean?
Definitions for tuppence
ˈtʌp ənstup·pence
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Princeton's WordNet
twopence, tuppencenoun
a former United Kingdom silver coin; United Kingdom bronze decimal coin worth two pennies
Wiktionary
tuppencenoun
Two pence (in pre- or post-decimalisation currency).
Milk has gone up to tuppence ha'penny a pint.
tuppencenoun
Opinion.
tuppencenoun
Vulva or vagina.
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tuppence
Tuppence is a British term referring to a small or insignificant amount of money. It originated from an old British coin that was worth two pennies, known as "two pence." The term is often used figuratively to suggest something is of little or no importance or value.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tuppence in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tuppence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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