sloppier; sloppiest
1
: not careful or neat : showing a lack of care, attention, or effort
a sloppy effort/essay
sloppy handwriting
Your work has been very sloppy lately.
2
informal
: romantic in a foolish or exaggerated way
a sloppy love song
3
: containing or involving a lot of liquid or too much liquid
sloppy food
a sloppy mixture/kiss
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“Sloppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/sloppy. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.
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