two bits

noun

plural in form but singular or plural in construction
1
: the value of a quarter of a dollar
2
: something of small worth or importance

Word History

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of two bits was in 1730

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“Two bits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two%20bits. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

two bits

noun singular or plural
: the value of a quarter of a dollar

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