Acting on assumptions or partial information.
Based on old firearms, that if not fully cocked (thus half cocked), would not fire.
Based on old firearms, that if not fully cocked (thus half cocked), would not fire.
You've only heard his side of the story! You can't go running around half cocked spreading rumors about her!
by RobbyPants June 27, 2007

Someone, usually from the north of Ireland, who has one Catholic parent and one Protestant parent. Meaning they are half orange
by TPitbull November 3, 2010

The Boy/girl you like also likes you, meaning your half single, not taken or taken yet but may soon be.
by 667743annonymous March 11, 2017

five pints or more down the pub. usually ending with some kind of bizarre drunken hilarity.
"swift half" refers to the mythical quick half pint on the way home, or on your way somewhere... never happens.
"swift half" refers to the mythical quick half pint on the way home, or on your way somewhere... never happens.
"I woke up this morning with mustard all down my jeans and a kebab in my bed. Ooh me head... I only went out for a swift half"
by Ben Bashford June 3, 2003

More than a fuckbuddy but not quite your official boyfriend/girlfriend. You can date them or just hookup. And it's probably not exclusive.
by Papisicle April 9, 2010

Some-one who has ''fooled around'', eg. oral sex, giving/recieving, been fingered etc, not full intercourse
i was a half virgin before him
by Janna Cole January 11, 2005

by cool4dude April 29, 2005
