Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

two bits

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.18 in modern English

Syllables
two bits
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Twenty-five cents, or a quarter.

American usage; Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

Based on the old monetary bit, which was one eighth of an old Spanish dollar (or 12½ cents in more modern usage).

Usage

Phrases

long bit short bit two-bit pieces of eight two bob

Frequently Paired Words

long bit short bit two-bit pieces of eight two bob

Questions

What does two bits mean?
Twenty-five cents, or a quarter.
Where does two bits come from?
Based on the old monetary bit, which was one eighth of an old Spanish dollar (or 12½ cents in more modern usage).

How to pronounce two bits

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