Halfpennyworth
//ˈheɪpnɪwəθ// noun, slang
noun, slang ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation). British, historical
- 2 the amount that can be bought for a halfpenny wordnet
- 3 A negligible amount. British, informal
"he's never been a ha'p'orth of bother"
- 4 One's opinion or thoughts on a matter. British, informal
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"he's never been a ha'p'orth of bother"
Etymology
From Middle English halpenyworth; equivalent to halfpenny + worth; compare Old English healfpeniġweorþ.
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