adj ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Not fully cocked. not-comparable
2. 2
   Not fully prepared. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

adolescentadvancedamateuramateurishcallowdough-baked

Example

More examples

"If even just one team member goes off half-cocked, the project is doomed."

Related phrases

go off half-cocked

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