slopped

Meanings

• Verb

  To move or cause to move clumsily or carelessly.

  - "He slopped his way through the mud."
  - "The child slopped spaghetti onto his plate."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slopped
dope , scope , mope , scope , rope

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Variants

List of all variants of slopped that leads to same result
slop , slopped , slopping , slops

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to make a sloppy or untidy mess'. Derived from the Old English word 'slopian', which means 'to slip or slide'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'slop' was originally used to describe a type of porridge or gruel that was given to prisoners or sailors.

2. In some parts of England, it is still common to refer to a large puddle or pool of water as a 'slop'.

3. The term 'sloppy seconds' is used to describe a situation where someone engages in a sexual activity with a partner who has recently been with someone else.

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Related Concepts

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1. Clumsiness: Slopped is related to the concept of clumsiness, as it implies making a mess or moving in an uncoordinated way.

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How to Memorize "slopped"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone moving slowly and awkwardly, making a mess as they go.
   - Visualize someone trying to pour a drink but spilling it everywhere.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with clumsiness or carelessness.
   - Think of someone making a mess as they move or work.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Slopped: Slowly Lumbering Over Piles of Disarrayed Essentials' to remember the meaning of the word.

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