# halfpennyworth

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈheɪpnɪwəθ/

## Definitions
1. As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation).
2. A negligible amount.
3. One's opinion or thoughts on a matter.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/halfpennyworth