two-bits

two bits

1. obsolescent A quarter dollar; 25 cents. Primarily heard in US. I find Jeff's husband a bit trying at times. He always insists on putting in his two bits whether we want his opinion or not! Here's my two bits: I think the staff would really appreciate a bump in their pay.

2. One's opinion or point of view for whatever it may be worth, generally when it is unasked for. Primarily heard in US. I find Jeff's husband a bit trying at times. He always insists on putting in his two bits whether we want his opinion or not! Here's my two bits: I think the staff would really appreciate a bump in their pay.

See also: bit, two

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two-bits

n. twenty-five cents; a quarter coin. Here’s two-bits for your piggy bank.

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