2 definitions found From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: half-cock noun: confusion resulting from lack of preparation From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]: Halfcock \Half"cock'\ (-k[o^]k'), verb (used with an object) [imp. & p. p. {Halfcocked}(-k[o^]kt); p. pr. & vb. n. {Halfcocking}.] To set the cock of (a firearm) at the first notch. {To go off half-cocked}, {To go off halfcocked}. (a) To be discharged prematurely, or with the trigger at half cock; -- said of a firearm. (b) To do or say something without due thought or care. [Colloq. or Low]

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