Definition

Something that is very cheap or of low value.

Example

The store sells twopenny candies that are popular with children.

Conversation

Did you see the new store that opened downtown?

Yeah, I checked it out yesterday, but everything seemed twopenny.

I thought the prices would be better, honestly.

Right? I expected something nicer for what they were selling.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Twopenny → The word is formed from "two" (from Old English "twa", meaning the number 2) and "penny" (from Old English "pening", meaning a coin or monetary unit). The term "twopenny" refers to something that costs two pennies or is worth two pennies.

Memory Tip

Think of the number 'two' and the coin 'penny' to remember that 'twopenny' means something that is worth two pennies.

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