two-bit†

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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adj. — Slang

cheap; inferior.

Quotations

1915

And it must not be forgotten that Johnny had a seven and a half Stetson hat while all Peter could afford was a two bit cap.

1955

"You and your two-bit ILO aint a damned bit better than the Stalinists."