Half-cocked
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Ajective decsribing behavior. Usually implies that the behavior was impulsive, done without considering the consequences.
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Entering a situation without being fully prepared.
Origin: Muskets and revolvers have a lowered, half-cocked, and full-cock position for the hammer. During loading, the weapon is brought to a half-cock. The weapon must then be brought to a full-cock to be used. Forgetting to cock the weapon leads to it being unprepared for combat. -
being about half drunk
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A Half Erected penis
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Half cocked = a flacid boner
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to fail because of not being well planned or because of starting too soon
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