Half-baked

Quick meaning: Half-baked is an adjective meaning (figurative, informal, frequently derogatory) Incomplete.

Meaning

(figurative, informal, frequently derogatory) Incomplete.

More Meanings

1. (informal, figurative) Mildly under the influence (of alcohol).
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: Partially cooked by heating in an oven, either as an accidental outcome or as a work in process.

Example Sentences

Near-synonyms: underbaked, dough-baked (dated)

The casserole was half-baked, but I choked it down anyway to be polite.

When the casserole is half-baked, get started on preparing the side dishes.

If you need to talk to John tonight, try to catch him early in the evening, while he's still only half-baked.

Word Forms

• halfbaked

Synonyms for half-baked

Depending on context, synonyms include underbaked, dough-baked, raw, crazy, impractical, screwball.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include softheaded, underdone, impractical, crazy, raw, screwball.

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