half-ass

Meanings

Adjective

Produced in an incompetent or desultory manner, or of something lacking in quality or substance; of low rank; incompetent.

Verb

To perform a task incompletely or carelessly. Usually considered derogatory or insulting.

Origin

Probably from the humorous mispronunciation of haphazard

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