"fivesies" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fivesies [plural]
Etymology: From five + -sies. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|five|sies}} five + -sies Head templates: {{en-noun|fivesies}} fivesies (plural fivesies)
  1. A call in any children's game, such as jacks, where five actions must be performed. Categories (topical): Five
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