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Halfpennyworth

/ˈhɛɪpnɪwəθ/

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

📖 Definitions of "Halfpennyworth"

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    A negligible amount.

    "he's never been a ha'p'orth of bother"

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