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sloppy
adjective slop·py \ˈslä-pē\
: not careful or neat : showing a lack of care, attention, or effort
: romantic in a foolish or exaggerated way
: containing or involving a lot of liquid or too much liquid
slop·pi·erslop·pi·est
Full Definition of SLOPPY
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: disagreeably effusive <sloppy sentimentalism>
— slop·pi·ly \ˈslä-pə-lē\ adverb
— slop·pi·ness noun
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First Known Use of SLOPPY
1672
SLOPPY Defined for Kids
sloppy
adjective slop·py \ˈslä-pē\
slop·pi·erslop·pi·est
Definition of SLOPPY for Kids
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: careless in work or in appearance
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: wet enough to spatter easily : containing a lot of moisture <sloppy mud>
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