half-deaf

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Definitions of half-deaf word

adjective half-deaf partially or wholly lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing; unable to hear. 1
adjective half-deaf refusing to listen, heed, or be persuaded; unreasonable or unyielding: deaf to all advice. 1
adjective half-deaf (initial capital letter) of or relating to the Deaf or their cultural community: Deaf customs and values. 1
noun half-deaf deaf persons collectively (usually preceded by the): social services for the deaf. 1
noun half-deaf (initial capital letter) deaf persons who identify themselves as members of a community composed of deaf persons and others who share in their culture (usually preceded by the). 1
adjective half-deaf unable to hear very well 0

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English deef, Old English dēaf; cognate with Middle Low German dōf, Dutch doof, Old High German toub

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".