two bits
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Meaning · English
Twenty-five cents, or a quarter.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
As the old song goes, shave and a haircut, two bits!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “two bits” mean?
Twenty-five cents, or a quarter.
Is “two bits” formal or informal?
two bits is generally slang.