half-cocked

American  

[haf-kokt] / ˈhæfˈkɒkt /

adjective

1. (of a firearm) at the position of half cock.

2. lacking mature consideration or enough preparation; ill-considered or ill-prepared; half-baked.

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idioms

1. go off half-cocked, to act or happen prematurely: Also go off at half cock.

   He went off half-cocked and told everyone the news.

half-cocked British  

adjective

1. (of a firearm) at half-cock

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Etymology

Origin of half-cocked

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

The $169 costume “Donald Trump Jr. Hunting Halloween” costume features a blood-stained camouflage jacket, a “Half-Cocked” name tag, and a stuffed “leopard” to drape over the shoulder.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• hasty
• ill-considered
• untimely