Farthing
noun
A British coin that was worth very little, not used anymore.
He didn't have a farthing to his name.
Often appears as...
- not worth a farthing
- not have a farthing
noun
Used to represent a very small amount or value of something.
He won't contribute a farthing to the fund.
Often appears as...
- not worth a farthing
- not give a farthing
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A British coin that was worth very little, not used anymore.
He didn't have a farthing to his name.
Often appears as...
- not worth a farthing
- not have a farthing
noun
Used to represent a very small amount or value of something.
He won't contribute a farthing to the fund.
Often appears as...
- not worth a farthing
- not give a farthing
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Obsolete Currency
Understand that 'farthing' refers to old British money and is not used in modern transactions.
Back in the day, a loaf of bread cost just a few farthings.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Knowing the historical context of 'farthing' can aid understanding of older British literature.
In Charles Dickens' novels, characters often mention farthings.
Pro Tip 3/3Expression of Scarcity
'Farthing' emphasizes a lack of money; it's a step below 'penny', illustrating something very cheap or poor.
She was so poor, she couldn't spare a single farthing.
Pro Tip 1/3Obsolete Currency
Understand that 'farthing' refers to old British money and is not used in modern transactions.
Back in the day, a loaf of bread cost just a few farthings.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Knowing the historical context of 'farthing' can aid understanding of older British literature.
In Charles Dickens' novels, characters often mention farthings.
Pro Tip 3/3Expression of Scarcity
'Farthing' emphasizes a lack of money; it's a step below 'penny', illustrating something very cheap or poor.
She was so poor, she couldn't spare a single farthing.
Pro Tip 1/3Obsolete Currency
Understand that 'farthing' refers to old British money and is not used in modern transactions.
Back in the day, a loaf of bread cost just a few farthings.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Knowing the historical context of 'farthing' can aid understanding of older British literature.
In Charles Dickens' novels, characters often mention farthings.
Pro Tip 3/3Expression of Scarcity
'Farthing' emphasizes a lack of money; it's a step below 'penny', illustrating something very cheap or poor.
She was so poor, she couldn't spare a single farthing.
Never forget "Farthing"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Sex Change Surgery PIPE...
I was raised but I was raised by my grandmother as a 15 year most of the family over here in somewhere they have at least one or two farthing in the family my family it's
Video examples
Sex Change Surgery PIPE...
I was raised but I was raised by my grandmother as a 15 year most of the family over here in somewhere they have at least one or two farthing in the family my family it's
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
William Bligh
British Soldier
Beef also was difficult to be procured and exceedingly poor; the price nearly sixpence farthing per pound.
Quote examples
Horace Walpole
English Author
Virtue knows to a farthing what it has lost by not having been vice.
Quote examples
William Bligh
British Soldier
Beef also was difficult to be procured and exceedingly poor; the price nearly sixpence farthing per pound.
Quote examples
Horace Walpole
English Author
Virtue knows to a farthing what it has lost by not having been vice.
Example 1 of 2
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension