Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

thrupenny-bit

noun

/ˈθrʌp.ən.i bɪt/

Definition

A small British coin that was worth three pennies.

Examples

The vendor accepted thrupenny bits as well as larger coins.
My grandmother often spoke of how she used to save up thrupenny bits for treats.
During my visit to the museum, I saw an old thrupenny bit displayed alongside other coins from the past.

Meaning

Historically used in Britain, the thrupenny bit was a coin that played a role in everyday transactions, often seen as a representation of small change.