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threepenny bit

The correct spelling is threepenny bit.

How to pronounce threepenny bit

/ˈθɹʌpəni bɪt/
noun

IPA: /ˈθɹʌpəni bɪt/

Say it like: Thr-eep-enn-ee -bit

The correct spelling is threepenny bit. A former (pre-decimalisation) British coin worth three old pennies.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A former (pre-decimalisation) British coin worth three old pennies.
  2. 2.A woman's breast; a tit.

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