halfpennyworth
English
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 307: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "British" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈhɛɪpnɪwəθ/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 307: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "British" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈhɛɪpəθ/
Noun
halfpennyworth (plural halfpennyworths) (abbreviation ha'p'orth)
- (British) As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation).
- (British, informal) A negligible amount.
- he's never been a ha'p'orth of bother
Usage notes
- Also used in combination with larger amounts, as in "twopence halfpennyworth" (said "tuppence ha'penny's worth" and equal to as much as could be bought for two and a half pence).
References
- New Oxford American Dictionary