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tuppenceworth

tuppenceworth is the alternative spelling of tuppence worth.

Meaning of tuppence worth

Noun

tuppence worth (plural tuppence worths)

  1. (Ireland, UK, dated) Two pennies' worth; goods or services with a value of two pennies.
    • I bought a tuppence worth of humbugs
  2. (Ireland, UK, colloquial, idiomatic) One's opinion or thoughts.
    • That's just my tuppenceworth; you can believe what you like.
  3. (Ireland, UK, colloquial, idiomatic) A small amount.
    • He had only a tuppence worth of success.

Questions about tuppenceworth

What is tuppenceworth the alternative spelling of?
Tuppenceworth is the alternative spelling of tuppence worth.

Words near tuppenceworth in the dictionary

  1. tuppence worth
  2. tuppence worths
  3. tuppence-worth
  4. tuppence-worths
  5. tuppences
  6. tuppenceworth
  7. tuppennies
  8. tuppenny
  9. tuppenny upright
  10. tuppenny uprights
  11. tuppenny-ha'penny

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