twofer

two·fer

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [too-fer]
- /ˈtu fər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [too-fer]
- /ˈtu fər/

Definitions of twofer word

noun twofer a card or ticket entitling the holder to purchase two tickets to a theatrical performance at a reduced price. 1
noun twofer a coupon or offer entitling a person to purchase two items or services for approximately the price of one. 1
noun twofer Disparaging. a person who belongs to two minority groups and can satisfy two quotas or appeal to two political constituencies, especially a black woman who can be counted twice in a position she holds, as fulfilling a racial and a sexual quota. 1
noun twofer a coupon that entitles a person to buy two tickets, esp for a play, for the price of one 0
noun twofer two items sold together for the same price as each of the items sold singly 0
noun twofer an offer or a situation that yields an additional benefit 0

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Origin of twofer

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; from the phrase two for (the price of one, a nickel, etc.), with final (ər) humorously taken as -er1; cf. gofer

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Parts of speech for Twofer

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twofer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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