two bits en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Based on the old monetary bit, which was one eighth of an old Spanish dollar (or 12½ cents in more modern usage).
Meanings
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(US, plural, plural-only, slang) Twenty-five cents, or a quarter.
As the old song goes, shave and a haircut, two bits!
Relateds
two bob · short bit · two-bit · pieces of eight · long bit