noun
- Plural of bawbee; small coins formerly used in Scotland, or a small amount of money.
Usage: Scottish; historical; informal
Examples
- The old merchant counted out a handful of bawbees from his purse.
- In 18th-century Scotland, children would save their bawbees to buy sweets.
- He didn't have two bawbees to rub together, meaning he was very poor.
- The antique shop displayed a collection of rare Scottish bawbees.
- She spent a few bawbees on a loaf of bread at the market.