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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Origin of slipslop

First recorded in 1665–75; gradational compound based on slop¹

Words nearby slipslop

slip ring, slip road, slip seat, slipsheet, slipshod, slipslop, slipsole, slip something over on, slip stem, slip step, slipstick

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How to use slipslop in a sentence

First Mrs. Slipslop incommodes the framework by her intrusion, and then Parson Adams enters to complete the disaster.
The Heroine|Eaton Stannard Barrett
Ruddy, the slipslop explorer, had gone in heels over head, so to speak.
Pemrose Lorry, Camp Fire Girl|Isabel Katherine Hornibrook
Mrs. Slipslop went out, and the lady had scarce taken two turns before she fell to knocking and ringing with great violence.
Joseph Andrews Vol. 1|Henry Fielding
Slipslop, let me hear some of thy nonsense, to turn my thoughts another way.
Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2|Henry Fielding

Was he misunderstanding her on purpose, or giving a lesson on slipslop at such a provoking moment?
Beechcroft at Rockstone|Charlotte M. Yonge

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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