half-assed

The definition of half assed is that limited thought or effort is given to a task or idea.

(adjective)

An example of half assed is a person who shows up five minutes late to a birthday party and does not bring a gift.

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See half-assed in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Slang having or showing little thought, care, or foresight: somewhat vulgar

See half-assed in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Vulgar Slang
  1. Not well planned or executed.
  2. Incompetent.

Related Forms:

  • halfˈ-assedˌ adverb

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