sloppily-fixed
|slop-pi-ly-fixed|
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/ˈslɑːpɪli fɪkst/
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/ˈslɒpɪli fɪkst/
carelessly repaired
Etymology
'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.'
'sloppy' evolved from the Middle English 'slop,' and 'fixed' from the Latin 'fixus,' eventually forming the modern English term 'sloppily-fixed.'
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
