Pronunciation: /ˈtʌpəns/
noun a former British coin worth two pennies
A1 I found a tuppence on the sidewalk.
A2 She saved up all her tuppence to buy a new toy.
B1 In the old days, you could buy a lot with just a tuppence.
B2 The street performer only asked for a tuppence for his show.
C1 The antique coin collector was excited to find a rare tuppence.
C2 The charity event raised thousands of pounds, with even tuppence donations making a difference.
verb none
A1 I tuppence the coins into the charity donation box.
A2 She tuppenced her spare change into the piggy bank.
B1 The children tuppenced their pocket money to buy a gift for their mom.
B2 He tuppenced a few pounds into the street performer's hat as a token of appreciation.
C1 The philanthropist tuppenced a large sum of money towards the construction of a new hospital wing.
C2 The billionaire tuppenced a significant portion of his wealth to various charitable causes.
adjective none
A1 She bought a tuppence necklace at the flea market.
A2 The old man gave me a tuppence coin as a souvenir.
B1 The tuppence tea set was passed down through generations in the family.
B2 The antique shop had a collection of tuppence trinkets from the Victorian era.
C1 The tuppence lace curtains added a touch of elegance to the room.
C2 The tuppence china figurines were highly sought after by collectors.
adverb none
A1 She only paid tuppence for the candy.
A2 I found a tuppence on the sidewalk and picked it up.
B1 He bought a tuppence worth of stamps at the post office.
B2 The old man said he hadn't seen a tuppence in years.
C1 The antique dealer valued the rare coin at tuppence.
C2 Despite his wealth, he always carried a tuppence in his pocket for luck.
pronoun none
A1 I found tuppence on the street.
A2 She gave me tuppence for my birthday.
B1 Tuppence isn't worth much these days.
B2 I wouldn't pay tuppence for that old book.
C1 He offered me tuppence for my antique vase.
C2 Tuppence was all she had left after the market crash.
preposition none
A1 I bought a candy bar for tuppence.
A2 She sold her old bicycle for tuppence at the garage sale.
B1 The children pooled their tuppence to buy a gift for their teacher.
B2 The antique vase was worth tuppence compared to its original price.
C1 The rare stamp collection was auctioned off for tuppence to the highest bidder.
C2 The dilapidated mansion was sold for tuppence and later renovated into a luxury hotel.
conjunction none
A1 I have tuppence and a nickel in my pocket.
A2 She didn't have tuppence to spare for the charity collection.
B1 I'll give you tuppence for your thoughts on the matter.
B2 Tuppence was all he had left after spending most of his money on the trip.
C1 Despite her wealth, she never hesitated to give tuppence to those in need.
C2 The value of tuppence may seem insignificant to some, but it can make a difference in the right hands.
interjection none
A1 Tuppence! I dropped my pencil.
A2 Tuppence! That was a close call.
B1 Tuppence! I almost missed the bus.
B2 Tuppence! I can't believe I forgot my keys.
C1 Tuppence! This weather is dreadful.
C2 Tuppence! I never thought I'd see you here.
article none
A1 I found a tuppence on the sidewalk.
A2 She bought a candy with her tuppence.
B1 He didn't have much money, just a tuppence in his pocket.
B2 The old man offered a tuppence for the antique vase.
C1 In the past, tuppence could buy you a lot more than it does now.
C2 The rare coin was worth more than a tuppence to collectors.
formal She found a tuppence in the pocket of her coat.
informal I wouldn't give you tuppence for that old car.
slang He doesn't have tuppence to his name.
figurative His opinion is not worth tuppence in this matter.
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