even-steven

The definition of even steven is a situation where an equal exchange is made, or where everyone and everything is equal.

(adjective)

1. An example of even steven is when you trade a dime for two nickels. 2. An example of even steven is when a game is tied.

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See even-steven in Webster's New World College Dictionary

or even-stephen

adjective

Informal even ( - )

Origin: rhyming slang < even + Steven

See even-steven in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Informal
  1. Having nothing due or owed on either side: an even-steven transaction.
  2. Having an equal score, as in a game or contest.

Origin:

Origin: even1

Origin: + the name Steven, used as rhyming slang

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