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slop

/slɒp/
nounverb★Intermediate
informal

Liquid or semi-liquid food or drink, especially when messy or unappetizing

The baby made a mess with his slop.

The child spilled his porridge everywhere.

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Often used to describe food that is poorly prepared or unappealing.

informal

To spill or splash liquid or semi-liquid substances carelessly

He slopped coffee all over his shirt.

He accidentally spilled coffee on his clothes.

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Can be used both transitively and intransitively.

informal

To move or walk clumsily or heavily

The cow slopped through the muddy field.

The cow walked awkwardly through the mud.

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Often used to describe slow, heavy movement.

Collocations

slop overTo spill or splash liquid carelesslyslop aroundTo move or walk in a clumsy or heavy manner

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

slop bucketphrase
A container for waste liquid or food scraps

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning of 'slop' changes based on context—whether it refers to food, liquid, or movement.

⚡Gold Rule

Informal Usage

Avoid using 'slop' in formal or professional settings.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'sloppen' (to spill), possibly of imitative origin.

📝Usage Notes

The word 'slop' is informal and often carries a negative connotation when referring to food or movement.

Word Breakdown

slop
To spill or splash
root
English Dictionary

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