slip·shod

slip·shod
/ˈslıpˈʃɑːd/ adj
: very careless or poorly done or made

slipshod construction

He did a slipshod job.

Her scholarship is slipshod at best.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • slip´shod´ness — slip|shod «SLIHP SHOD», adjective. 1. careless, as in dress, habits, or speech; untidy; slovenly: »a slipshod performance, slipshod work. Slipshod handling once the packages reach the grocery can reduce even the finest brand to a sorry and… …   Useful english dictionary

  • shod — shod; shod·di·ly; shod·di·ness; slip·shod; slip·shod·di·ness; slip·shod·ness; un·shod; shod·dy; …   English syllables

  • slip — cow·slip; elk·slip; non·slip; slip; slip·man; slip·page; slip·pered; slip·per·i·ly; slip·per·i·ness; slip·pery; slip·py; slip·shod; slip·shod·di·ness; slip·shod·ness; slip·slop; un·slip; slip·per; …   English syllables

  • slip-slop — I. adjective Etymology: slipslop 1. archaic : given to or marked by verbal blundering 2. : lacking in solidity or content : inane, wishy washy talked slip slop commo …   Useful english dictionary

  • slipshod — slip·shod …   English syllables

  • slipshod — slip|shod [ˈslıpʃɔd US ʃa:d] adj [Date: 1800 1900; Origin: slipshod wearing loose shoes (16 19 centuries)] done too quickly and carelessly used to show disapproval = ↑slapdash ▪ a slipshod piece of work …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • slipshod — slip|shod [ slıp,ʃad ] adjective done in a careless way …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • slipshoddiness — slip·shod·di·ness …   English syllables

  • slipshodness — slip·shod·ness …   English syllables

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