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Definition |
performing a task without putting in full
effort |
Examples |
1) He half-asses
his work by slacking off in the office.
2) He half-assed his presentation,
and it was evident from the lack of preparation. |
Etymology |
The term is believed to have originated in
the United States in the early 20th century, combining "half" to denote
incompleteness and "ass" as a reference to inadequacy or laziness. |
Synonyms |
sloppy, shoddy, lackluster |
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