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tuppence

(UK, Irish, slang, euphemism, usually, childish) The vulva or vagina.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(UK, Irish, slang, euphemism, usually, childish) The vulva or vagina.

Milk has gone up to tuppence ha’penny a pint.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(UK, Irish, informal, dated) Two pence (in pre- or post-decimalisation currency).

Milk has gone up to tuppence ha’penny a pint.
Origin: , collective plural of penny. Same for the definition: "" however, this idiom is derived from this fact; in Britain it used to cost two pence ("tuppence") to post a letter, usually holding one's opinion. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “At least Tuppence isn't hiding!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Kitten Mochi meeting a seriously unimpressed Tuppence. #catsofblesky #kittensitting”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Aww how CUUUUTE! 😻 Tuppence is wearing her ‘how dare you’ look 😹 Has she recovered her dignity yet?”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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