half-pie

adjective

1. informal.
   poorly planned or conceived Equivalent expression (in certain other countries)half-baked

Word History and Origins

Origin of half-pie¹

from Māori pai good

Example Sentences

The boy silently transferred the half-pie he had brought from its plate to the shovel.

From Project Gutenberg

O'Malley was so excited over the order that he walked away from a half pie, forgetting it entirely.

From Project Gutenberg

He had now consumed a half pie, yet seemed as eager as ever.

From Project Gutenberg