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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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Even your husband, who was supposed to be going halfsies on this, gets to yuk it up with his co-workers all day.

From Slate • Nov. 16, 2024

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

Lucca, meanwhile, often plays the sounding board for Diane, as if she and Maia were going halfsies on Alicia’s role.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2017

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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