halfpennyworth
Pronunciation:
/ˈhɛɪpnɪwəθ/noun
Definitions
As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation).
A negligible amount.
Example: he's never been a ha'p'orth of bother
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/ˈhɛɪpnɪwəθ/Definitions
As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation).
A negligible amount.
Example: he's never been a ha'p'orth of bother