halfpennyworth

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halfpennyworth

/ˈheɪpnɪwəθ/ UK
/ˈheɪpəθ/ UK

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From Middle English halpenyworth; equivalent to halfpenny + worth; compare Old English healfpeniġweorþ.

noun halfpennyworths · ha'p'orth

UK, historical As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation).
UK, informal A negligible amount. he's never been a ha'p'orth of bother
Similar: pennyworth, tuppence worth, ace, atom, thought, atomy, aught, bissel, continental, bit, crumb, glimpse
UK, informal One's opinion or thoughts on a matter.
Similar: pennyworth, tuppence worth, two cents, two cents' worth

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@misc{halfpennyworth_2026,
  title = {halfpennyworth},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/halfpennyworth},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}