halfsies

Fifty-fifty, but childish

Halfsies is an informal arrangement to split something equally between two people, usually costs or portions: Let's go halfsies on the pizza.

The word is playful and casual, often used among friends.

It can also describe the split itself: We agreed on halfsies.

sharing

split

Separation into parts

fifty-fifty · divvy · even-steven · fair share · snacks · pizza · dessert · siblings · friends · candy

playful

childhood

Life's earliest phase

  • gamesOrganized competitive activities
  • funAmusement or pleasure
  • tradingExchanging for value

recess · laughter · playdate · toys · snacks · schoolyard · kids · bargaining · swapping · negotiations

informal

casual

Relaxed and informal

easygoing · laid-back · conversational · relaxed · chummy · buddy · pal · everyday · vernacular

Opposites
division of share/portion

halfsiessolo

Performance by one

one-sided · lopsided · disproportionate · winner takes all · all or nothing

generosity/selfishness in sharing

halfsiesI got this

Confident self-assignment claim

on me · freeloading · mooching · stiffing · treating

division/sharing

halfsiessolo

Performance by one

entirety · undivided · whole hog · monopolizing · one hundred percent

Phrases
Family

half, halves, halved, halving, halfway, halfhearted, halfheartedly

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G