Slapdash: meaning, definitions and examples

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slapdash

[ ˈslæpˌdæʃ ]

^{Context #1}

in a hurry

Done too hurriedly and carelessly.

Synonyms

careless, haphazard, hasty

Examples of usage

He made a slapdash job of painting the fence.
The slapdash approach to the project resulted in many mistakes.

^{Context #2}

in a careless manner

In a hasty and careless manner.

Synonyms

carelessly, haphazardly, hastily

Examples of usage

She completed the task slapdash, without paying attention to details.
He drove slapdash through the crowded streets.

Translations

Translations of the word "slapdash" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descuidado

🇮🇳 असावधान

🇩🇪 schlampig

🇮🇩 ceroboh

🇺🇦 недбалий

🇵🇱 niedbały

🇯🇵 ずさん

🇫🇷 bâclé

🇪🇸 chapucero

🇹🇷 dikkatsiz

🇰🇷 조잡한

🇸🇦 مهمل

🇨🇿 nedbalý

🇸🇰 nedbanlivý

🇨🇳 草率

🇸🇮 malomaren

🇮🇸 hirðuleysi

🇰🇿 ұқыпсыз

🇬🇪 ზერელე

🇦🇿 səhlənkar

🇲🇽 chapucero

Word origin

The term 'slapdash' originated in the mid-17th century, combining 'slap' (sudden or hasty) with 'dash' (throw), reflecting the idea of something done hastily or carelessly. It has been used to describe careless or hasty actions or work ever since.