Etymology: an incomplete or inaccurate account of the origin and development of a word
Origin: The phrase "half-baked" dates back to the 14th century, from the Middle English "half baken," and was coined in reference to bread. In reference to a person, the phrase first appeared in the 1600s. The term "half" refers to something that is incomplete or underdeveloped. "Baked" can refer to a stage of completion, but also of being overly cooked or stale.
Meaning: not fully developed or thought through
Usage: * The proposal was half-baked and didn't address the main issues. * He's a half-baked philosopher who doesn't have any new ideas.
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