half-cocked /ˈhæfˌkɑːkt/ Brit /ˈhɑːfˈkɒkt/ adjective /ˈhæfˌkɑːkt/ Brit /ˈhɑːfˈkɒkt/
adjective
Learner's definition of HALF-COCKED
US, informal
: showing a lack of preparation or careful thought : stupid or foolish仓促的;冲动的;鲁莽的
go off half-cocked
(US) informal or British go off at half cock
: to do or say something without preparing for it or thinking about it草率行事;冲动行事