not half

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Meaning · English

Greatly; to a considerable extent.

Register: slang

Examples

"So you fancy that girl then?" "Not half!"

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “not half” mean?

Greatly; to a considerable extent.

Is “not half” formal or informal?

not half is generally slang.