B2adjectiveinformalworkeducation
US/ˈslɑː.pi/
UK/ˈslɒp.i/
done carelessly, without enough effort; also loose and untidy
In context
My boss sent the report back because of sloppy mistakes.
Sorry, that was sloppy work, I'll do it again.
He wears a sloppy old jumper around the house.
Words that go with sloppy
adjective + noun
- sloppy workSloppy work will cost us the client.
- sloppy mistakeIt was a sloppy mistake, check your spelling.
- sloppy writingThe teacher hates sloppy writing.
- sloppy kissThe dog gave me a sloppy kiss.
verb + adjective
- get sloppyPlayers get sloppy when they're tired.