ha'porth

English

Etymology

Northern British English, from British English half-penny’s worth, often used in the phrase “daft ha’porth”.

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈhæʰpɔːθ/, /ˈ(h)eɪ.pəθ/, SAMPA: /"h{_hpO:T/, /"(h)eI.p@T/

Noun

ha'porth (plural ha'porths)

1. (UK) Halfpennyworth.
2. (UK, slang) A silly or foolish person.
3. (UK, slang) A thing of little value.