slop

/slɒp/Intermediate

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thick liquid waste

The kitchen staff poured the slop down the drain.

The thick liquid waste from food preparation was discarded.


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informal

thick liquid waste, especially food scraps or dirty water

The pigs ate the slop left over from dinner.

The leftover food scraps were fed to the pigs.

She spilled slop on the floor and had to clean it up.

The thick liquid waste made a mess that needed cleaning.

Often used in farming contexts for animal feed made from food scraps.

informal

to spill or splash thick liquid

The soup slopped over the edge of the bowl.

The thick soup spilled over the bowl's rim.

Commonly used for liquids that are too thick to flow smoothly.

informal

poor-quality food or drink

The cafeteria served slop for lunch.

The lunch provided was of very poor quality.

Often implies unappetizing or badly prepared food.

Collocations

slop bucketcontainer for food wasteslop overspill or overflowslop sinkkitchen sink for waste disposal

Related Phrases

slop bucketphrase
a bucket for collecting food waste
slop overphrasal verb
to spill or overflow

Pro Tip

Avoid confusion with 'slop' in other contexts

'Slop' can mean different things in different settings. In farming, it often refers to animal feed made from food scraps. In a kitchen, it might describe spilled or waste liquid. Pay attention to context.

Gold Rule

Use 'slop' for thick, messy liquids

Reserve 'slop' for liquids that are thick, messy, or waste-like. Don't use it for clear liquids or clean water.

Word Origin

From Middle English 'sloppe' (liquid waste), of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of liquid sounds.

Usage Notes

Common in informal contexts, especially when referring to food waste or spilled liquids. Avoid in formal writing unless quoting dialogue.

Word Breakdown

slop
thick liquid waste
root
English Dictionary

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