sloppily-handled
|slop-pi-ly-han-dled|
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/ˈslɑːpɪli ˈhændəld/
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/ˈslɒpɪli ˈhændəld/
carelessly managed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sloppily-handled' originates from the English words 'sloppy' and 'handle', where 'sloppy' meant 'careless or untidy' and 'handle' meant 'to manage or deal with'.
Historical Evolution
'sloppy' changed from the Middle English word 'sloppe', meaning 'muddy', and 'handle' from the Old English 'handlian', meaning 'to touch or manage'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'sloppy' meant 'muddy or wet', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'careless or untidy'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
executed or managed in a careless or untidy manner.
The project was sloppily-handled, resulting in numerous errors.
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Last updated: 2025/03/30 09:58