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slipshod

Meanings
  • adjective

    careless or slovenly in work or attitude.

    - "His slipshod work resulted in numerous errors."
    - "Despite being warned, the team continued to produce slipshod results."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75858125"
  2. /ˈslɪp.ʃɑd/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4478612"
Rhymes
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dodgy , sloppy , cloddy
Variants
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slipshod
Etymology
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originated in the late 15th century from the Middle English word 'slipshodde' meaning 'clumsily, awkwardly'.

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  1. The term 'slipshod' was first used in the late 15th century.

  2. The word 'slipshod' comes from the Middle English word 'slipshodde', meaning 'clumsily, awkwardly'.

Related Concepts
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  1. negligence: The act of failing to give proper attention or care to something.

  2. carelessness: The quality of being careless or unconcerned.

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