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twopence

/ˈtʌpəns/noun

उच्चारण टपन्स

दो पेंस (की राशि या सिक्का)

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U, C] British

    the sum of two pence, or a coin worth two pence, especially in the old British money system used before 1971

    दो पेंस (की राशि या सिक्का)

    • In those days a loaf of bread cost twopence.
    • He found an old twopence in the drawer.
  2. 2

    [sing.] British, old-fashioned, informal

    (usually in negative sentences) a very small amount; anything at all

    ज़रा भी, रत्ती भर (परवाह)

    • I don't care twopence what the neighbours think.
    • Nobody cared twopence whether the old rule was changed or not.

    Synonyms a bit a jot a whit

◇Word family
twopenny adjective
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

a bit a jot a whit

§Grammar and usage

Twopence is usually said 'tuppence', with no 'w' sound.

Twopence को आमतौर पर 'टपन्स' (tuppence) बोला जाता है, इसमें 'w' की ध्वनि नहीं आती।