Definitions
- Referring to a small amount of money, usually two pennies. - Used in idiomatic expressions to mean something of little value or importance. - Talking about a casual or informal way of referring to a small sum of money.
- Referring to a very small amount of money, often used to describe low wages or inadequate compensation. - Talking about a small or insufficient amount of something, such as food or resources. - Used in idiomatic expressions to mean a meager or inadequate amount.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to small amounts of something.
- 2Both can be used in idiomatic expressions.
- 3Both have negative connotations.
- 4Both are informal in tone.
What is the difference?
- 1Amount: Tuppence specifically refers to two pennies, while pittance can refer to any small amount, but usually implies an inadequate or insufficient amount.
- 2Usage: Tuppence is more commonly used in British English, while pittance is more common in American English.
- 3Context: Tuppence is often used in a lighthearted or humorous way, while pittance is more serious and often used to describe low wages or inadequate compensation.
- 4Connotation: Tuppence has a slightly more positive connotation than pittance, which is associated with poverty and hardship.
Remember this!
Tuppence and pittance are both words that refer to small amounts, but they differ in their specific meanings and connotations. Tuppence refers to two pennies and is often used in a lighthearted way, while pittance refers to an inadequate or insufficient amount, especially in terms of compensation or resources, and has a negative connotation.
