apeth
/ˈeɪ.pəθ/
apeth noun: a halfpennyworth. Also the third-person singular simple present indicative of ape.
Noun
apeth (plural apeths)
- A halfpennyworth.
- “Oh Harry, it doesn't matter an 'apeth we're here to see Joni?' “Hello luv,” Dad walked in. “Hello Dad.” “Had a good week then?”2003, Jeanne Lawrence, A Glint of Black Stocking: The Royal Infirmary, iUniverse, page 162
- A silly or foolish person.
- Oi, that water's not free, y'know. It has to be pumped up here yer daft ’apeth. It's not a bloody river.2003, Chris Brown, Of Ghosts and Faeries - A Firefighter's Tale, WritersPrintShop 2004, page 61
Also used as
apeth is also the third-person singular simple present indicative of ape.
Forms of apeth
| plural | apeths |
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Origin of apeth
From ha'p'orth, a contraction of halfpennyworth.
Questions about apeth
- What does apeth mean?
- Apeth means a halfpennyworth.
- What part of speech is apeth?
- Apeth is a noun.
- How do you pronounce apeth?
- Apeth is pronounced /ˈeɪ.pəθ/.
- What is the plural of apeth?
- The plural of apeth is apeths.
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