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haporth

What does haporth mean?

A daft article, a soft lad, someone not worth a halfpenny. Mild insult, often affectionate — your nan calls you a daft haporth when you forget your coat.

"Ya daft haporth, you've put your jumper on inside out."

Origin

Contraction of 'halfpennyworth' — a halfpenny's worth of something, i.e. barely anything.

Frequently asked questions

What does haporth mean?
Haporth is short for 'halfpennyworth' and is used to describe a daft or worthless person — someone not worth much at all.
How do you use haporth in a sentence?
You daft haporth, you've put the milk in the cupboard again.
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