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slop

/slɒp/
Meanings
  • noun

    1. A messy mixture or heap of something, especially waste or unwanted material.

    - "The pigs were rolling in the mud and slop."
    - "The kitchen floor was covered in food slop after the party."
    - "The construction site was filled with debris and slop."
  • verb

    2. (Slang) To feed or give someone food or drink, especially when they are very hungry or thirsty.

    - "I'll slop you out with a hearty meal after your long journey."
    - "The mother slopped porridge into her baby's bowl."
    - "The sailor was eagerly slopped with rum by his shipmates."
Pronunciation
  1. /slɒp/



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  2. /slɒp/



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Synonyms

flip-flop , hogwash , slops , swill , hogwash , swill
Rhymes
Words rhyming with slop
dope , slope , rope , hope , mope
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. slope () : A gradual incline or decline.

  2. slop () : A messy mixture or heap of something, especially waste or unwanted material.

  3. slop () : A type of footwear with a thick, soft sole and a high, loose upper part.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. slope () : A gradual incline or decline.

  2. slop () : A type of footwear with a thick, soft sole and a high, loose upper part.

Variants
List of all variants of slop that leads to same result
slop , slops , slopped , slopping , slop basin , slop basins , slop bowl , slop bowls , slop chest , slop chests , slop jar , slop jars , slop pail , slop pails , slop about , slop around , slop around/about , slopped around/about , slopping around/about , slops around/about , slip-slop , slipslop , slipslops
Forms
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slops, slopped, slopping

Etymology
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Old English slope, probably from the Proto-Germanic root *slab-, meaning 'slippery'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'slop' has been used in various contexts since ancient times. In ancient Rome, soldiers were given a daily ration of food called 'sapolis', which was a mixture of grains, vegetables, and other ingredients.

  2. In some parts of the world, 'slop' is used as a term of endearment for young children.

  3. There is a popular children's game called 'Slop', which involves players trying to avoid getting wet in a large pool of water.

Related Concepts
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  1. mess: A collection of unwanted or discarded items, often in a disorganized state.

  2. waste: Unneeded or unwanted material, often discarded or disposed of.

Culture
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Slop is a common term used in various contexts, including food, waste, and slang. In literature, slop is often used as a metaphor for something messy, chaotic, or unwanted. In music, there are songs with titles like 'Slop' that express feelings of being overwhelmed or disorganized.

How to Memorize "slop"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a messy pile of waste or food. Imagine the texture, colors, and smells associated with slop.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'slop' with the feeling of being messy or disorganized.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym S-L-O-P: Sloppy, Loud, Overflowing, Pungent.

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