Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sixpenny
Adjective
/sɪksˈpɛni/
Definition
A term primarily used historically to refer to something that costs six pennies, often used to describe low-priced items or services.
Examples
- Buying a sixpenny loaf of bread was common during the war.
- The quaint little shop sold sixpenny trinkets that delighted children.
- He found a sixpenny book at the flea market that turned out to be a rare gem.
Meaning
The adjective ‘sixpenny’ conveys the idea of being inexpensive or costing only a small amount, specifically six pence.
Synonyms
- Cheap
- Inexpensive
- Low-cost
- Affordable
