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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

halfsies

/ˈhæfsiz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.47 in modern English

Syllables
half-sies
IPA
/ˈhæfsiz/
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Uncountable

noun

plural of halfsie

Example Sentences

Etymology

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

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈhæfsiz/

Usage

Inflected Forms

halvesies (alternative)

Phrases

go halfsies go halves Dutch treat go Dutch

Frequently Paired Words

go halfsies go halves Dutch treat go Dutch

Questions

How do you pronounce halfsies?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhæfsiz/.
What does halfsies mean?
The condition of splitting something in half in order to share it.
Where does halfsies come from?
From half + -sies; compare backsies, swapsies, keepsies.

How to pronounce halfsies

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