half-baked

adjective

\ ˈhaf-ˈbākt

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, ˈhäf-\

Definition of half-baked

1a : poorly developed or carried out a half-baked idea half-baked research

b : lacking adequate planning or forethought a half-baked scheme for getting rich

c : lacking in judgment, intelligence, or common sense

2 : imperfectly baked : underdone

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The first known use of half-baked was in 1621

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half-baked

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English Language Learners Definition of half-baked

informal : not well planned : foolish or stupid

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