halfpennyworth

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈhɛɪpnɪwəθ/

Noun

halfpennyworth noun

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”

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Synonyms

halfpenny halfpence halfe-pence pennyworth ha'penny penneth halpenns old penny two ha'pennies for a penny make ha'penny starver apeth penny posh magpie new penny

Rhymes

halfpenny worth

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