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halfsies

American  
[haf-seez, hahf-, hav-zeez, hahv-] / ˈhæf siz, ˈhɑf-, ˈhæv ziz, ˈhɑv- /

plural noun

Informal.
  1. halves.


Etymology

Origin of halfsies

half + -sy + -s 3

Example Sentences

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In a conversation he didn’t think was being filmed, he even joked with Mr Campbell about going "halfsies on the cost".

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2024

Since we’re sharing this space, could we go halfsies on residuals?

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2022

“We made a conscious decision that really was following his lead as a performer, which was, ‘I don’t want to go halfsies back into that room,’” Mr. Licht said.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2021

Maybe you and your sibs can go halfsies on a $500 greeting by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

From Slate • May 25, 2020

Users can find a partner who will go halfsies on an extra spicy burrito and even pay extra for guacamole.

From Time • Apr. 7, 2016

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