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Definition of half-steps

half-step

  • To act like you want to engage in a fight, but then back down once the other person fights back.
    Don't half step, fool. I'll beat your ass.

    Last edited on Feb 25 2003. Submitted by Alex J. from Portland, OR, USA on Feb 25 2003.

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Other terms relating to 'half':

Definitions include: used to indicate an extreme condition or an excessive amount.
Definitions include: to be okay or good.
Definitions include: one's significant other.
Definitions include: A very small unit of measurement.
Definitions include: terrible, lousy, respect-less, lazy.
Definitions include: Shoddy or poor workmanship.
Definitions include: See be half bad.
Definitions include: not sufficiently thought out.
Definitions include: to raise one buttock and to then flatuate.
Definitions include: $500
Definitions include: lacking enthusiasm.
Definitions include: drunk.
Definitions include: a short person.
Definitions include: a 12-pack of beer.
Definitions include: in Australia the word half-wit is used to describe someone who is a twit or an idiot!

Other terms relating to 'step':

Definitions include: To have sex with a fellow addict in a 12-step program. This is AA lingo.
Definitions include: diarrhea.
Definitions include: suffering a bout of diarrhea so chronic that you only manage a scream and 2 steps before it starts to run down your leg.
Definitions include: the act of racing to a bathroom while not defecating (specifically: diarrhea) in one's pants.
Definitions include: diarrhea.
Definitions include: diarrhea.
Definitions include: stuff happens just don't cause oh the situation.
Definitions include: to "step up" to a fight.
Definitions include: literally, to step away.
Definitions include: to dilute illegal drugs.
Definitions include: to flatulate.
Definitions include: to flatulate.
Definitions include: to drive quickly.
Definitions include: to cheat on one's significant other.
Definitions include: Shoes, particularly basketball high-tops or high-priced running shoes. Nikes.

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