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slapdash

adjective

ˈslap-ˈdash How to pronounce slapdash (audio)
Definition of slapdashnext
as in random
lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern the police department's investigation of the charges against the mayor was slapdash and not very thorough

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Recent Examples of slapdash Occasionally amusing but more slapdash than inventive, gamely performed but irredeemably sour, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is a skippable addition to Chuck Lorre’s ever-expanding solar system of Big Bang Theory spinoffs. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026 At the owner’s trial, several veterans described the boot camp as a slapdash operation that duped them with hollow promises of a good-paying career. — Andrew Ba Tran, Washington Post, 22 July 2026 The slapdash defending did, however, raise the debate over whether such matches should really ‘count’, in a statistical sense. — Sergio Gonzalez, New York Times, 19 July 2026 Mixing mulches can give your yard a slapdash appearance, but there are a few easy ways to overcome this problem. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for slapdash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slapdash
  1. random
  2. scattered
  3. arbitrary
  4. haphazard
  5. erratic
Adjective
  • Italy imposed the border controls -- which amounted to random police checks at airports and seaports for passengers arriving from Spain -- by claiming a threat to its internal security.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Much like Arya killing the Night King, Bran Stark becoming king of Westeros remains a random and highly controversial choice nearly a decade since the ending of Game of Thrones.
    — Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of random
Adjective
  • The scattered pieces of the former storm will likely drift over the Caribbean and soak Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hispaniola with a few inches of rain, some of which will reach Florida.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The right words can turn scattered details into a workable plan.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of scattered
Adjective
  • The economists suggest the tax rules are arbitrary and unfair.
    — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Ware pointed to a resilient economy and steady core inflation, arguing that stocks would be more vulnerable to a slowdown in either consumer spending or artificial-intelligence investment than to the 10-year crossing an arbitrary threshold.
    — Sean Conlon,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of arbitrary
Adjective
  • However, industry leaders caution against haphazard AI adoption, emphasizing that strategic, disciplined implementation is crucial to avoid significant financial pitfalls.
    — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Communication with employees about the requirement to move to new offices has been haphazard, workers at six agencies said.
    — Chiara Eisner, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of haphazard
Adjective
  • During this year’s crossing, the PC13 developed erratic steering around the halfway point, which Oshen believes may have been caused by excessive friction in the rudder.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The 24-year-old goalie often struggled with inconsistency in an erratic 2025-26 season.
    — Max Bultman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of erratic

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“Slapdash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slapdash. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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