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You know those little shots of creamer they serve at the diner? (Intergalactic House of Pancakes, in this case).

Half-and-halves? Half-and-halfs?

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[-] The_Che_Banana@beehaw.org 3 points 1 month ago

Always said Half n Half.

'Get a case of half n half'

Like moose, deer, sheep, etc..... the plural is also a singular

[-] MrWrinkles@leminal.space 2 points 1 month ago

This was my guess, but I vaguely recall esoteric grammar for compound words? I am struggling for another example. Johnnies-come-lately?

[-] DampSquid@feddit.uk 3 points 1 month ago

Like Govenors General

[-] The_Che_Banana@beehaw.org 1 points 1 month ago

Johnny comes lately?

....wait

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