Entering a situation without being fully prepared.
Origin: Muskets and revolvers have a lowered, half-cocked, and full-cock position for the hammer. During loading, the weapon is brought to a half-cock. The weapon must then be brought to a full-cock to be used. Forgetting to cock the weapon leads to it being unprepared for combat.
Origin: Muskets and revolvers have a lowered, half-cocked, and full-cock position for the hammer. During loading, the weapon is brought to a half-cock. The weapon must then be brought to a full-cock to be used. Forgetting to cock the weapon leads to it being unprepared for combat.
The boxer did'nt do any research on his opponent, and went off half-cocked to fight somebody twice his size.
by moniker19 October 09, 2008
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 05, 2007
Ajective decsribing behavior. Usually implies that the behavior was impulsive, done without considering the consequences.
by muttleydeed April 22, 2006
Unlike what some people may believe, a half cock is the position of the hammer of a firearm when about half retracted and held by the sear so that it cannot be operated by a pull on the trigger.
Person 1: I didnt realize I had it on half cock until I tried to fire.
Person 2: You dumbass, you gotta pay attention to that shit!
Person 2: You dumbass, you gotta pay attention to that shit!
by Da Hooman Who'll Kick Your Ass April 20, 2020
by Aaron Nosey May 09, 2004