"twosies" meaning in English

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Noun

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