SLOPPY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SLOPPY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SLOPPY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Sloppy

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈslɒpi
Dialects: British English
Definition:

careless and unsystematic; excessively casual

Short Definition:

careless and unsystematic

Examples:
  • we gave away a goal through sloppy defending
Definition:

(of a garment) casual and loose-fitting

Short Definition:

(of garment) casual and loose-fitting

Examples:
  • she wore a sloppy sweater and jeans
Definition:

(of semi-fluid matter) containing too much liquid; watery

Short Definition:

containing too much liquid

Examples:
  • do not make the concrete too sloppy
Definition:

(of literature or behaviour) weakly or foolishly sentimental

Short Definition:

weakly or foolishly sentimental

Examples:
  • lovers of sloppy romance

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