slop-over
[ slop-oh-ver ]
noun
an act or instance of spilling or slopping over.
an amount spilled; spillover; overflow.
Origin of slop-over
11905–10, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase slop over
Words Nearby slop-over
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How to use slop-over in a sentence
Every now and then a wave would slop over the side and the canoe would settle deeper in the lake.
Nan Sherwood at Lakeview Hall | Annie Roe CarrIt goes right to the point and it don't slop over beyond any, after it gets there.
The Spenders | Harry Leon WilsonTo stand no sentiment or nonsense either in herself or others was the first article of faith; not to slop-over anywhere.
The Patrician | John GalsworthyMen who "build the Empire" are little apt to "slop over" or demand sympathy.
Round the Wonderful World | G. E. MittonIf it were molasses you could fill it half full of brads before it would slop over.
Radio Boys Loyalty | Wayne Whipple
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