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slop bowl
slop chest
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slopestyle competition
sloppy
sloppy joe
slopwork
slosh
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sloppy

slop·py [ slóppee ] (comparative slop·pi·er, superlative slop·pi·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. messy: lacking order or tidiness

2. wet: slushy, muddy, or very wet

3. watery: cooked or prepared in a way that results in excessive wateriness

4. dirty: splashed or covered with liquid

5. not done well: carelessly or badly done ( informal )

6. gushy: overly sentimental or emotional ( informal )

7. dress baggy: loose-fitting so as to be casual and comfortable
a big sloppy sweater


slop·pi·ly adverb
slop·pi·ness noun
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