sloshy

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Meaning · English

Sentimental; soppy.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"I suppose it must sound terribly sloshy to you, Uncle Max," faltered Nora. "Never mind that, my dear. I have always understood that under the most sportswomanlike jumper a tender heart might be beating."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sloshy” mean?

Sentimental; soppy.

Is “sloshy” formal or informal?

sloshy is generally dated, slang.