slipslop
[ slip-slop ]
/ ˈslɪpˌslɒp /
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noun
meaningless or trifling talk or writing.
Archaic. sloppy or weak food or drink.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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First recorded in 1665–75; gradational compound based on slop1
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British Dictionary definitions for slipslop (1 of 2)
slipslop
/ (ˈslɪpˌslɒp) /
noun
archaic weak or unappetizing food or drink
informal maudlin or trivial talk or writing
British Dictionary definitions for slipslop (2 of 2)
slip-slop
noun
Southern African a rubber-soled sandal attached to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the next toe
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