- Halfalogue is combination of half and dialogue. Dialogue is conversation between two people, but half means one-sided, thus halflogue is a conversation in only one side. Therefore, halfalogue is hearing one sided conversation of person who is on the phone.
Halfalogue
blending; noun
Overhearing conversation when someone is on the phone
Etymology : Half+gk. logue(speak)
Source : The authors of this study demonstrate that hearing a halfalogue is particularly draining of your attention resources.(Psychology Today, 11/2/2010)
Last modified: 9 December 2010