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Definition of tuppence noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

tuppence

noun

/ˈtʌpəns/

/ˈtʌpəns/

(also twopence)

[uncountable] (British English, informal)Idioms

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the sum of two pence

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not care/give tuppence for somebody/something

(British English, informal) to think that somebody/something is not important or that they have no value

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not care/give tuppence for somebody/something

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