Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hapennies
Noun
/ˈhæp.ə.niz/
Definition
Hapennies are small coins or units of currency, particularly in reference to halfpennies in British currency, which were often considered of low value and used in everyday transactions.
Examples
- The cost of the snack was just a few hapennies.
- He found a handful of hapennies in his pocket, enough for a small treat.
- In the past, children would collect hapennies to buy sweets at the store.
Meaning
Hapennies refer to coins that are worth half of a penny, commonly associated with low-value transactions or items.
Synonyms
- Halfpenny
- Small change
- Trivial amount
