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sloppily-fixed

|slop-pi-ly-fixed|

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/ˈslɑːpɪli fɪkst/

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/ˈslɒpɪli fɪkst/

carelessly repaired

Etymology
Etymology Information

'sloppily-fixed' originates from the English word 'sloppy,' which comes from the Middle English 'slop,' meaning 'muddy or wet.' The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs, and 'fixed' is derived from the Latin 'fixus,' meaning 'fastened.'

Historical Evolution

'sloppy' evolved from the Middle English 'slop,' and 'fixed' from the Latin 'fixus,' eventually forming the modern English term 'sloppily-fixed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'sloppy' meant 'muddy or wet,' but over time it evolved to mean 'careless or hasty,' which is reflected in the modern usage of 'sloppily-fixed.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

done in a careless or hasty manner, often resulting in a substandard or temporary solution.

The sloppily-fixed chair broke again after just a few days.

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Last updated: 2025/04/23 13:07