- slopworker
- \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun
: a worker making cheap ready-made clothing
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
slopworker
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slopwork — /ˈslɒpwɜk/ (say slopwerk) noun 1. the manufacture of cheap clothing. 2. clothing of this kind. 3. any work done cheaply or poorly. {slop2 + work} –slopworker, noun …
slopwork — [släp′wʉrk΄] n. 1. the manufacture of cheap clothing 2. work that is carelessly done slopworker n … English World dictionary
slopwork — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: slop (I) + work 1. a. : the manufacture of cheap ready made clothing b. : slop clothing 2. [influenced in meaning by … Useful english dictionary
