slapdash — done too hurriedly and carelessly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done too hurriedly and carelessly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈslæpˌdæʃ/
Korean meaning: 성급하고 부주의하게 된
Korean pronunciation: **슬랩**대쉬
Example Sentences
- His slapdash attempt at assembling IKEA furniture resulted in a wonky bookshelf that looked like abstract art.
- The contractor's slapdash work was evident when the tiles started falling off the wall the next day.
- She criticized the slapdash editing of the report, which was full of typos and formatting errors.
slapdash
ADJECTIVE//ˈslæpˌdæʃ//
done too hurriedly and carelessly
a frazzled cook rapidly tosses ingredients into a pan while sauce splashes everywhere. He moves too quickly, spilling flour on the counter and dropping utensils on the floor. Food splatters hit the walls as he rushes to finish multiple dishes at once. Half-cooked vegetables fall off plates while he frantically tries to keep up with orders. Other kitchen staff dodge flying ingredients and shake their heads at the messy workspace. work being done too hurriedly and carelessly
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Created in the 17th century by combining 'slap' (to hit quickly) and 'dash' (to rush hastily). The word originally described the careless way house painters would slap paint onto walls and dash to the next spot.
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📝Examples
“His slapdash attempt at assembling IKEA furniture resulted in a wonky bookshelf that looked like abstract art.”
“The contractor's slapdash work was evident when the tiles started falling off the wall the next day.”
“She criticized the slapdash editing of the report, which was full of typos and formatting errors.”
“My roommate's slapdash cooking style means dinner is either a masterpiece or a disaster - there's no middle ground.”
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