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HALF-COCK

(noun)
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There is 1 meaning of the word Half-Cock.

Half-Cock - as a noun

Confusion resulting from lack of preparation

Example Sentences

"He half-cocked the gun before realizing it was not loaded."
"The detective accused the suspect of half-cocking his alibi."
"She half-cocks her head when she is confused."
"The coach warned the team not to half-cock their efforts during the game."
"The chef half-cocked the recipe by using the wrong measurements."
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Is HALF-COCK a valid Scrabble word?
No, half-cock is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is HALF-COCK a valid Words With Friends word?
No, half-cock is NOT valid for Words With Friends
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HALF-COCK is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is HALF-COCK a valid WordFeud word?
No, half-cock is NOT valid for WordFeud
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HALF-COCK is not a valid WordFeud word.

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