Pronunciation: /tuːˈpɛni/

Definitions of twopenny

noun a British coin worth two pennies

Example Sentences

A1 I found a twopenny coin on the ground.

A2 She bought a twopenny stamp to mail the letter.

B1 The shopkeeper gave me change in twopennies.

B2 The antique dealer sold a rare twopenny piece for a high price.

C1 Collectors are willing to pay a lot for a twopenny coin in good condition.

C2 The twopenny piece from the 1800s was auctioned off for a record amount.

adjective a term used to describe something that is worth or costs two pennies

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a twopenny stamp to mail my letter.

A2 She found a twopenny coin on the sidewalk.

B1 The twopenny shop was filled with cheap trinkets.

B2 The twopenny theatre was a popular spot for students.

C1 He dismissed her twopenny ideas as not worth considering.

C2 The twopenny novel became a bestseller despite its low price.

Examples of twopenny in a Sentence

formal The twopenny coin is no longer in circulation.

informal I found a twopenny coin on the street.

slang He's so cheap, he wouldn't even spend a twopenny on a drink.

figurative Her twopenny opinions are not worth listening to.

Grammatical Forms of twopenny

past tense

twopennied

plural

twopennies

comparative

more twopenny

superlative

most twopenny

present tense

twopennies

future tense

will be twopenny

perfect tense

have been twopenny

continuous tense

is being twopenny

singular

twopenny

positive degree

twopenny

infinitive

to be twopenny

gerund

twopennying

participle

twopennyed

Origin and Evolution of twopenny

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'twopenny' originated in England as a combination of 'two' and 'penny' to describe something that costs two pennies.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'twopenny' has evolved to not only refer to the literal cost of something being two pennies, but also to describe something of low value or quality.