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apeths

apeths is the plural of apeth.

Meaning of apeth

Noun

apeth (plural apeths)

  1. 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
  2. (Northern England, endearing, informal) 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

Questions about apeths

What is apeths the plural of?
Apeths is the plural of apeth.

Words near apeths in the dictionary

  1. apetempt
  2. apetempted
  3. apetempting
  4. apetempts
  5. apeth
  6. apeths
  7. apetiolate
  8. apeture
  9. apewoman
  10. apewomen
  11. apex

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