halfpennyworth
/ˈheɪpnɪwəθ/
halfpennyworth noun: as much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation).
Noun
halfpennyworth (plural halfpennyworths)
- As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation).
- A negligible amount.
- he's never been a ha'p'orth of bother
- Synonyms:
- pennyworth, tuppence worth, ace, atom, thought, atomy, aught, bissel, continental, bit
- One's opinion or thoughts on a matter.
- Synonyms:
- pennyworth, tuppence worth, two cents, two cents' worth
Synonyms of halfpennyworth
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Forms of halfpennyworth
| plural | halfpennyworths |
|---|---|
| contraction | ha'p'orth |
Origin of halfpennyworth
From Middle English halpenyworth; equivalent to halfpenny + worth; compare Old English healfpeniġweorþ.
Questions about halfpennyworth
- What does halfpennyworth mean?
- Halfpennyworth means as much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation).
- What part of speech is halfpennyworth?
- Halfpennyworth is a noun.
- How do you pronounce halfpennyworth?
- Halfpennyworth is pronounced /ˈheɪpnɪwəθ/ (UK).
- What is the plural of halfpennyworth?
- The plural of halfpennyworth is halfpennyworths.
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