"twopenny-halfpenny" meaning in All languages combined

See twopenny-halfpenny on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˌtʌp(ə)ni ˈheɪp(ə)ni/
Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} twopenny-halfpenny (not comparable)
  1. (dated, informal) Petty, insignificant. Tags: dated, informal, not-comparable Synonyms: two-penny-half-penny, twopenny-ha'penny
    Sense id: en-twopenny-halfpenny-en-adj-sOXVfZnZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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