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catchpenny

/ˈkætʃˌpen.i/

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adjective

/ˈkætʃˌpen.i/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то, предназначенное для привлечения немедленного внимания или продаж, часто подразумевающее дешевизну или низкое качество.

An old-fashioned adjective describing something designed to attract immediate attention or sales, often implying cheapness or low quality.

  1. Designed for quick saleC2formal

    Made or intended to sell quickly, often by being cheap, flashy, or appealing, without much regard for quality or durability.

    ruБроский и дешёвый

    • The market was full of catchpenny souvenirs that broke within a week.
    • He dismissed the novel as a catchpenny thriller with no literary value.
    • The store's catchpenny gadgets attracted tourists but disappointed locals.

    Synonymscheapflashygaudymeretricioustawdrytrumpery

    Antonymsquality

Forms
  • more catchpenny comparative form
  • most catchpenny superlative form