Halvsies
plural noun
an arrangement, design, etc. in which anything is divided in half
Examples
halvsies on the salad
Word Origin
1960s
Usage Note
informal
noun
One half of what is indicated, esp as an equal share: She found it, but I claimed halvsies because I did most of the work (1960s+)
Related Terms
go halfies
modifier
Split equally between two; go dutch: let’s go halvsies on dinner
Related Terms
go halvsies
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