slapdash
|slap-dash|
B2
/ˈslæpˌdæʃ/
careless and hasty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'slapdash' originates from English, specifically the combination of 'slap' and 'dash', where 'slap' meant 'to strike' and 'dash' meant 'to throw or hurl'.
Historical Evolution
'slapdash' changed from the combination of 'slap' and 'dash' in English and eventually became the modern English word 'slapdash'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strike and throw', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'done too hurriedly and carelessly'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
done too hurriedly and carelessly.
The report was written in a slapdash manner.
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Adverb 1
in a hasty and careless manner.
He completed the task slapdash.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 22:33