two bits

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noun(used with a singular or plural verb)Slang.
  1. twenty-five cents.

Origin of two bits

1
An Americanism dating back to 1720–30

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How to use two bits in a sentence

  • Blessed old "two-bits" and a "dollar six-bits" are the only woolly things left over from the old wild West.

  • "Two-bits," said I. And once more she rippled into uncontrollable silvery laughter.

    The Road | Jack London
  • At the time dues to the Society were two-bits a year—not enough to allow a very extensive publication.

  • Swell car—poor man with no eats, not even a two-bits flop for tonight.

    Free Air | Sinclair Lewis
  • Laws, you could have a million dollars, and old Pete wouldn't take two-bits.

    Free Air | Sinclair Lewis

Other Idioms and Phrases with two bits

two bits

see under for two cents.

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