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sloppily-wrapped

|slop-pi-ly-wrapped|

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/ˈslɑːpɪli ræpt/

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/ˈslɒpɪli ræpt/

carelessly wrapped

Etymology
Etymology Information

'sloppily-wrapped' originates from the English word 'sloppy,' which comes from the Middle English word 'slop,' meaning 'loose or untidy.' The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs, and 'wrapped' is the past participle of 'wrap,' which comes from the Old English 'wrappan,' meaning 'to fold or cover.'

Historical Evolution

'sloppy' changed from the Middle English word 'slop' and eventually became the modern English word 'sloppy.' 'Wrap' evolved from the Old English 'wrappan' to the modern English 'wrap.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'sloppy' meant 'loose or untidy,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage. 'Wrap' originally meant 'to fold or cover,' which is consistent with its current meaning.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describes something that is wrapped in a careless or untidy manner.

The gift was sloppily-wrapped, with tape sticking out from all sides.

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Last updated: 2025/06/20 06:48