sloppy
/ˈslɒ.pi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sloppier · sloppiest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Composed of or covered in slop; very wet.
Adjective
Examples
The dog tracked sloppy mud through the kitchen!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Careless, messy; not neat, elegant, or careful.
Adjective
Examples
The carpenter did a sloppy job of building the staircase.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sloppy” mean?
Composed of or covered in slop; very wet.
Is “sloppy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.