adj
sloppy
SLOP-ee
adj
1
Careless, messy, or lacking neatness or precision.
"His handwriting is sloppy and hard to read."
"That was a sloppy mistake — check your work next time."
How to Use Sloppy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMessy or careless, whether about appearance, work, or precision.
Common pairings
sloppy work
sloppy handwriting
get sloppy
Word Forms
sloppier comparative, Sloppys plural, sloppiest superlative
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Etymology
Formed from "slop" (mess, spilled liquid) plus the adjective suffix "-y."