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sloppily-made

|slop-pi-ly-made|

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/ˈslɑːpɪli meɪd/

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/ˈslɒpɪli meɪd/

carelessly constructed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'sloppily-made' originates from the English word 'sloppy,' which comes from the Middle English word 'slop,' meaning 'muddy or wet.'

Historical Evolution

'sloppy' evolved from the Middle English 'slop,' which referred to something wet or muddy, and eventually became associated with carelessness in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'sloppy' referred to something wet or muddy, but over time it evolved to mean 'careless or haphazard.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or produced in a careless or haphazard manner.

The sloppily-made table wobbled with the slightest touch.

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Last updated: 2025/03/05 23:18