apeth

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Definition of apeth in English English dictionary

A halfpennyworth

Oh Harry, it doesn't matter an 'apeth we're here to see Joni?' “Hello luv,” Dad walked in. “Hello Dad.” “Had a good week then?”.

An affectionate term for a silly or foolish person

Oi, that water's not free, y'know. It has to be pumped up here yer daft ’apeth. It's not a bloody river.

Third-person singular simple present of to ape

The way you talk now, Richard, apeth the voice of the interloper..

Etymology

() Abbreviation of ha’p’orth, itself an abbreviation of halfpennyworth.