Definition of "half-ass" [half-ass]

• Produced in an incompetent or desultory manner, or of something lacking in quality or substance; of low rank; incompetent. (adjective)
• To perform a task incompletely or carelessly. Usually considered derogatory or insulting. (verb)

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• "She probably came to him with some half-ass sob story to see if he was stupid enough to buy it, and if he was then that $100 would turn into something more really quickly."
• "Ross keep doing these half-ass progects given to average artists or guys that draw in a too much different than him."
• "But feel free to half-ass comment on it with rhetorical labels."