half-ass

half-ass
Produced in an incompetent or desultory manner, or of something lacking in quality or substance; of low rank; incompetent.

the only abortion she could get even in the city would be a half-ass job by some half-ass doctor who could mess her up for the rest of her life

2. verb
To perform a task incompletely or carelessly. Usually considered derogatory or insulting.

if youre working for me and I send you to do a job and you half-ass it, that reflects on me. In civilian life, wed just fire you. Here I cant get rid of you.


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