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sloppy

[slop-ee] / ˈslɒp i /


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The mess of her is actually me, because I’m a little bit sloppy as a person.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

"We went through a stage where we weren't performing at our best. We were a bit sloppy in our play, but we have found a new way to play again," he said.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

In a formal context, economical speech may come off as crude and sloppy; among friends, it might seem authentic and endearing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The tips and tricks I use to avoid being taken in by sloppy A.I.-generated content are the same that have always existed for combating disinformation, and were honed mainly during my humanities degree.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

“Did you get sloppy joe on your feet?”

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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