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half-assed

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "half-assed" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable

10 characters

English (US)

1syllable

half-assed

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, half-assed is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofhalf-assed

1verb

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

1adjective

Poorly or incompetently done.
Desultory

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