How to Pronounce "halfcocked"
word
ˌhæfˈkɑkt
haf-KAHKT
ˌhɑːfˈkɒkt
hahf-KOKT
Definition
If something is done halfcocked, it is not fully planned or thought out and is done too quickly without enough preparation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhæfˈkɑkt
British English
ˌhɑːfˈkɒkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
haf-KAHKT
UK
hahf-KOKT
Listen in Context
He made a halfcocked plan for the trip.
The project failed because it was halfcocked.
Don't do your homework halfcocked.
She tends to jump into things halfcocked and regrets it later.