Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Informal Inadequately or poorly prepared.
- adjective Being at the position of half cock. Used of a firearm.
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Examples
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Individuals who may be susceptible to motivational ideas and theater, can go away "halfcocked" ... the a little knowledge is a dangerous thing syndrome.
BNET Articles 2010
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Individuals who may be susceptible to motivational ideas and theater, can go away "halfcocked" ... the a little knowledge is a dangerous thing syndrome.
BNET Articles 2010
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Individuals who may be susceptible to motivational ideas and theater, can go away "halfcocked" ... the a little knowledge is a dangerous thing syndrome.
BNET Articles 2010
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Individuals who may be susceptible to motivational ideas and theater, can go away "halfcocked" ... the a little knowledge is a dangerous thing syndrome.
BNET Articles 2010
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Individuals who may be susceptible to motivational ideas and theater, can go away "halfcocked" ... the a little knowledge is a dangerous thing syndrome.
BNET Articles 2009
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So it really does have consequences when Congress goes off halfcocked and does these things.
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So it really does have consequences when Congress goes off halfcocked and does these things.
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He isn't some comedian or halfcocked clown who has the luxury of alienating a sizeable portion of the US.
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