slipslop

[ slip-slop ]
/ ˈslɪpˌslɒp /

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

slipping rib, slipping rib cartilage, slippy, slipsheet, slipshod, slipslop, slipsole, slipstick, slipstream, slipstreaming, slipt
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British Dictionary definitions for slipslop

slipslop
/ (ˈslɪpˌslɒp) /

noun

archaic weak or unappetizing food or drink
informal maudlin or trivial talk or writing
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