noun
General Slang
daft apeth
· noun · mancunian
A silly fool — affectionately.
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Definitions
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A loveable idiot. From 'daft ha'porth' — half a penny's worth of daft. You call your mate this when they've done something thick but you still like them. Pure northern term of endearment dressed as an insult.
“You've put your jumper on inside out, you daft apeth.”
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daft apeth In A Sentence
You've put your jumper on inside out, you daft apeth.
Origin & Usage
Contraction of 'daft halfpennyworth' — old British coinage. 'Ha'porth' = ha'penny's worth, i.e. a tiny amount.
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