halfsies

American  

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

plural noun

Informal.

1. halves.

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Etymology

Origin of halfsies

half + -sy + -s ³

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

“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

“It’s our big, bold goal is to create a high-quality, truly delicious product line that allows people all over the world to order their favorite cocktail spiritless, or ‘halfsies,’ blending a spirit with a spiritless to cut the alcohol level and calories in half,” said Chitwood, the company’s CEO.

From Washington Times

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

From Slate

Dominic didn’t rate the time and expense of his own trial, so he’d have to go halfsies with a guy who was actively trying to ruin him.

From Slate