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sloppy

Pronunciation: /ˈslɒpi/

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Definition of sloppy

adjective (sloppier, sloppiest)

  • 1(of semi-fluid matter) containing too much liquid; watery:do not make the concrete too sloppy
  • 2careless and unsystematic; excessively casual:we gave away a goal through sloppy defending
  • 3(of a garment) casual and loose-fitting:she wore a sloppy sweater and jeans
  • 4 informal (of literature or behaviour) weakly or foolishly sentimental:lovers of sloppy romance

Derivatives

sloppily

adverb

sloppiness

noun

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