Half-step
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Half-step is a noun meaning (slang, African-American Vernacular) To back down from; fail to follow through or complete; to be slack.
Meaning
(slang, African-American Vernacular) To back down from; fail to follow through or complete; to be slack.
More Meanings
- (slang, African-American Vernacular) To fail to display full commitment, preparation, or genuineness; to be a poser; to be a fake or fraud
Example Sentences
No half-steppin', either you want it or you just playin' / I'm listenin' to you knowin' I can't believe what you sayin'
Word Forms
- half-steps
- half-stepping
- half-stepped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include step off, backstep, drop back, backslide, backpedal, sidestep.
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