halfsies

[ haf-seez, hahf-, hav-zeez, hahv- ]

plural noun

, Informal.

1. halves.

Word History and Origins

Origin of halfsies¹

half + -sy + -s ³

Example Sentences

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

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

From BBC

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