Definition of half–baked
1a : poorly developed or carried out a half–baked idea half–baked researchb : lacking adequate planning or forethought a half–baked scheme for getting richc : lacking in judgment, intelligence, or common sense
2 : imperfectly baked : underdone
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HALF–BAKED Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of half–baked for English Language Learners
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: not well planned : foolish or stupid
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