(informal) A person of mixed-race ancestry.
(informal) A person of mixed-race ancestry.
But, in this story, it is perfectly acceptable for a young Latino man to choose to date, and to want to date a brown girl, a white girl, a black girl or a halfie.
Halfie means: A person of mixed-race ancestry.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Halfie means: A person of mixed-race ancestry.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(slang, offensive) A person who is biracial, with one black parent and one of another race.
(slang, offensive) Biracial, of one black parent and one of another race.
(slang) A person who is half Asian and half Hispanic.
(USA) A person of mixed ancestry, especially one of Spanish and Native American heritage.
halfie means: A person of mixed-race ancestry.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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(slang) A half-smoked cigarette.
I went through an awkward patch on my halfie journey, being self-conscious about not looking like the other white kids.
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