half-step
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To back down from; fail to follow through or complete; to be slack
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To fail to display full commitment, preparation, or genuineness; to be a poser; to be a fake or fraud
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “half-step” mean?
To back down from; fail to follow through or complete; to be slack
Is “half-step” formal or informal?
half-step is generally slang.