Definition of half-assed

half-assed

• Shoddy or poor workmanship. 2. Screwed up or done half way.

  You did a half-assed job on this building.

  Last edited on Feb 24 1999. Submitted by K. Myers on Feb 24 1999.

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half-wit	Definitions include: in Australia the word half-wit is used to describe someone who is a twit or an idiot!

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