threepenny Synonyms
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threepenny Meaning
Wordnet
threepenny (s)
used of nail size; 1 1/8 in long
of trifling worth
Webster
threepenny (a.)
Costing or worth three pence; hence, worth but little; poor; mean.
threepenny Sentence Examples
- The antiquated threepenny piece gleamed in the dim light, a relic of a bygone era.
- The beggar's cup clattered with each threepenny tossed in, a symphony of desperation.
- The threepenny opera played to a packed house, its haunting melodies captivating the audience.
- The vending machine dispensed a threepenny packet of sweets, satisfying the child's craving.
- The old woman counted her threepenny coins carefully, each one a precious possession.
- The street urchin begged for a threepenny bit, his eyes holding a mixture of hope and hunger.
- The threepenny stamp adorned the envelope, signaling its importance as an official document.
- The fortune teller claimed the threepenny cross in her palm foretold a moment of decision.
- The circus clown juggled threepenny coins with uncanny dexterity, earning laughter and applause.
- The threepenny bit found its way into the church's collection plate, a small offering of faith and gratitude.
FAQs About the word threepenny
used of nail size; 1 1/8 in long, of trifling worthCosting or worth three pence; hence, worth but little; poor; mean.
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The antiquated threepenny piece gleamed in the dim light, a relic of a bygone era.
The beggar's cup clattered with each threepenny tossed in, a symphony of desperation.
The threepenny opera played to a packed house, its haunting melodies captivating the audience.
The vending machine dispensed a threepenny packet of sweets, satisfying the child's craving.
