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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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