"Tupenny" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Tupenny" Meaning

A halfpenny (2.5 pence in British currency), but also informal and affectionate, similar to "a penny" or a pal.

"Tupenny" Examples

Definition of Tupenny

An old unit of money in the United Kingdom, equal to 1/240 of a pound.

Usage Examples

Main usage as a reference unit: "The price increase was just a tupenny pause on the overall scheme's budget."

Example of historical currency usage: "'I had enough change for a tupenny bus fare,' she fondly recalled."

In contemporary application to small amounts of currency: "It cost a tupenny more than I can justify just for the luxury of free shipping."

Example of up-to-date context: "The exhibit's tickets were surprisingly cheap at only a couple of tupennies."

More abstract application of the value of 1/240: "The water sports are turning around at a very raspy twenties routine-U will donate only a tupenny if some opponent scores for the revitalisation."