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halfsies

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • US: /ˈhæfsiz/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

The condition of splitting something in half in order to share it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: childish, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: splitsies

2

noun

Meaning 2

plural of halfsie

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, plural

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From half + -sies; compare backsies, swapsies, keepsies.

From halfsie + -s.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: puokkiin — childish: condition of splitting in half
  • Spanish: miti miti — childish: condition of splitting in half