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threepenny

/ˈθrʌp.ni/

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adjective

/ˈθrʌp.ni/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее стоимостью или ценностью в три пенса; часто используется для описания чего-то дешёвого, незначительного или малоценного.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning costing or worth three pence; often used to describe something cheap, insignificant, or of low value.

  1. Nail sizeC2formal

    A term used to describe a nail that is 1 1/8 inches in length.

    ruТрёхпенсовый гвоздь

    • He used a threepenny nail to secure the small hinge.
    • The carpenter selected a threepenny nail for the delicate trim work.
    • Threepenny nails are often used in light woodworking projects.
  2. Of little valueC2formalbritish

    Having very little worth or importance; trifling.

    ruНичтожный

    • He dismissed the offer as a threepenny affair.
    • The argument was over a threepenny difference in price.
    • She considered his concerns threepenny and not worth addressing.

    Synonymscheapinsignificantminorpaltrypettysmall-timetriflingtrivialworthless

    Antonymscostlyexpensiveimportantpreciouspricelesssignificantvaluableworthwhile

Forms
  • more threepenny comparative form
  • most threepenny superlative form