What does twopenny-halfpenny mean?
Twopenny-halfpenny means (dated, informal) Petty, insignificant..
Twopenny-halfpenny
/ˌtʌp(ə)ni ˈheɪp(ə)ni/ · adjective
Meaning
(dated, informal) Petty, insignificant..
Example Sentences
Good heavens! and I was going to take charge of a two-penny-half-penny river-steamboat with a penny whistle attached!
Poor devil, he's gone to the dogs altogether. He's got some twopenny-halfpenny job in the medical at Alexandria—sanitary officer or something like that. I'm told he lives with an ugly old Greek woman and has half a dozen scrofulous kids.
Synonyms for twopenny-halfpenny
Antonyms for twopenny-halfpenny
Related Words
Word Forms
- two-penny-half-penny
- twopenny-ha'penny
- tuppenny-ha'penny
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for twopenny-halfpenny?
Common synonyms include cheap, inexpensive, sixpenny, tuppeny.
What is the opposite of twopenny-halfpenny?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use twopenny-halfpenny in a sentence?
Good heavens! and I was going to take charge of a two-penny-half-penny river-steamboat with a penny whistle attached!
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