Silly halfpenny, fool.
Daft apeth
DAFT AYP-eth
dɑːft ˈeɪpəθ
Phrase
Etymology & History
Northern British affectionate insult. Daft plus halfpenny worth.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1800s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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