Other half

Other half

/ˌʌðə ˈhɑːf/
Noun General British

British informal term for spouse/partner.

Etymology & History

British informal term for spouse/partner. 'My other half' means spouse. The completeness metaphor is romantic. Cross-class usage. Americans use similarly but British usage extensive.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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