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hastily-wrapped

|has-ti-ly-wrapped|

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/ˈheɪstɪli ræpt/

wrapped quickly or carelessly

Etymology
Etymology Information

The word 'hastily-wrapped' is a compound formed from 'hastily' (from 'haste', meaning 'speed' or 'urgency') and 'wrapped' (the past participle of 'wrap', meaning 'to cover or enclose').

Historical Evolution

'Hastily-wrapped' is a modern English compound, created by combining the adverb 'hastily' and the past participle 'wrapped' to describe something wrapped in a hurried manner.

Meaning Changes

Initially, the components meant 'quickly' and 'covered', and together they now specifically mean 'wrapped in a quick or careless way'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

wrapped in a quick or careless manner, often without much attention to detail.

The gift looked hastily-wrapped, with uneven edges and loose tape.

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Last updated: 2025/07/27 11:35