sloppy — careless and unsystematic; excessively casual
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: careless and unsystematic; excessively casual
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈslɑːpi/
Example Sentences
- The chef's sloppy presentation made the five-star dish look like cafeteria food.
- His sloppy research led to embarrassing errors in the presentation.
- She criticized his sloppy driving after he splashed through every puddle.
sloppy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈslɑːpi/]
careless and unsystematic; excessively casual
His sloppy desk is buried under coffee stains, crumpled papers, and yesterday's lunch.
Sloppy chef with floppy hat makes choppy cuts!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Sloppy derives from the 17th-century English verb 'slop,' meaning to spill or splash liquid. Originally describing something physically wet or muddy, the term gradually extended metaphorically to mean careless, negligent, or poorly executed.
Breakdown
slop (to spill, splash) + -y (adjective suffix forming descriptive adjectives from nouns or verbs)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef's sloppy presentation made the five-star dish look like cafeteria food.”
“His sloppy research led to embarrassing errors in the presentation.”
“She criticized his sloppy driving after he splashed through every puddle.”
“The sloppy joe sandwich lived up to its name by dripping sauce everywhere.”
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