HALFPENNYWORTH

halfpennyworth, ha'p'orth

(noun) the amount that can be bought for a halfpenny

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Noun

halfpennyworth (plural halfpennyworths) (abbreviation ha'p'orth)

(British) As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation).

(British, informal) A negligible amount.

Usage notes

• Also used in combination with larger amounts, as in "twopence halfpennyworth" (said "tuppence ha'penny's worth" and equal to as much as could be bought for two and a half pence).

Source: Wiktionary

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